Broken Toe Info

If you break a toe, then you will be in a lot of pain. Toes are extremely easy to break for a lot of reasons. First, the toes are the first things out there when you go to take a step, and this means they are going to be the first part to hit something that you don't realize is in your way. Also, the toes are smaller than most of your other body parts, and this means the bones are also smaller, making them easier for you to break than other bones like your arm or leg bones. Finally, toes protrude out past the rest of your body in a way that also puts them at risk of being the part that gets hurt if you happen to drop a heavy item from your hands, on accident. If you do have something happen that leaves you dealing with a broken toe, then here are some things you want to be aware of:

There usually isn't much that can be done with a broken toe

When you break something or otherwise injure yourself, your first instinct may be to head to the nearest emergency room to get treated. While this is the logical thought process to have, the truth is you shouldn't expect much to be done if you break a toe. It is still a good idea to get it checked out right away though, just in case you have injured another area. For example, you can stub your toe so hard you not only break the toe but also end up fracturing bones in your foot that will require medical treatment.

If you end up only having a broken toe, then the most that will normally be done to it is it will be taped to the toe directly next to it. This will help to prevent it from moving around so much which can lead to more pain. Taping it can also help it to heal faster than if you were walking around with it not protected and held in place. Anytime you have any concerns about an injured toe or the way it is healing you want to get in to see your podiatrist who can make sure everything is as it should be and offer you advice for dealing with the problem.

Stay comfortable and control the inflammation

When you break a toe, you want to give it time to heal, so try not to walk on it more than you have to. You should also put an ice pack on it anytime you feel it is more painful, which indicates that it's probably more inflamed and irritated. Elevate your foot and keep the ice on it for 20 minutes a few times a day.

To learn more, contact a foot doctor like Bazzi Podiatry.