What To Do For A Broken Big Toe

Treatment for a broken toe includes.

If the fracture is displaced the bone is broken in such a manner in which it has altered in position dislocated. Return to work and sport in 6 8 weeks is usual. Buddy strapping and use of a stiff soled shoe. Taping a suspected broken toe can help alleviate pain if the break is simple and the bones are aligned.

Rest ice compression and elevation r i c e. 2 3 weeks in a walking boot or cast then. If you had a bad break taping your toes could actually make things worse he says. Typical treatment for a broken toe is called buddy taping this involves taking the broken toe and carefully securing it to the toe next to it with medical tape.

Broken lesser toes including broken pinky toe. 3 4 weeks in a stiff soled shoe. Is useful for many types of injuries including broken toes. However this won t help the break to heal correctly so it s important to see a doctor dr.