We did not find Toe fracture in Barranquilla, Colombia

How do you know if a toe is broken?

After stubbing it on furniture or dropping something on the foot: intense pain, swelling, bruising that may spread, difficulty walking or wearing shoes, and sometimes the toe looks crooked.

How are they treated?

Most fractures of the small toes heal well without surgery. They are immobilized by taping the toe to the next one with gauze between them, and a stiff-soled or roomy shoe is worn for three to six weeks. Ice and elevation in the first days help with pain.

When should you see a specialist?

If the big toe is affected, as it bears more weight and may need a cast or surgery; if the toe healed crooked or deformed; if there is an open wound or a badly damaged nail with blood underneath; if pain does not improve in a few weeks; or if you have diabetes or poor circulation.

What if the toe is crooked?

Do not try to straighten it at home. The doctor can realign it under local anesthesia. A toe that heals crooked can cause shoe discomfort and calluses long term.

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