My sweetie broke his big toe about three years ago and it is still causing him problems. Can an orthopedic surgeon fix it? Or is it somehow "too late"? THANK YOU!
2006-07-15 10:53:12 · 14 answers · asked by Janet712inEngland 5 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
Maybe yes, maybe no all depends on the break, healing ability, bone alignment and many other things. Yes it will have to be re-aligned or re-broken it could just be arthritis in the joint that will never go away. (Glusosamine will help repair the cartilage) Please see a doctor.
2006-07-15 12:07:50 · answer #1 · answered by Sister Sandy (RN) 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use to work in a orthopedic department. The toes are the only places that the bones cannot get fixed. The bones are way too small for a surgeon to even attempt. For the answer right above mine: An orthopedic surgeon is someone who does surgery on bones. Your thinking of a orthodontist.
2006-07-15 10:59:02 · answer #2 · answered by kim_in_craig 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think I might have fractured mine a few years ago. The pain felt like how i'd imagine a blood clot would feel in my toe .. quite painful but then it would go after a few minutes or hours. It kept comming back every few days/weeks/months until I made a concious effort not to put any weight on my toe or over-flex it for 6 months. No tip-toeing to reach things, no crouching squatting on toes to get under benches, no jumping, and above all no accidental toe-stubbing on objects (I stopped wearing slippers & sandles and went for proper shoes to protect the toes more).
I think it's heeled now but I'm always careful.
2006-07-15 11:12:02 · answer #3 · answered by Quasimojo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a doctor should be able to fix it.
an orthopedic surgeon does surgery on mouths.
2006-07-15 10:57:43 · answer #4 · answered by JB 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The toe healed long ago. I am sure it can be repaired, but the question is whether insurance will pay?
2006-07-15 10:56:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As far as I know, it's totally possible to be fixed. Usually fixing it would involve re-breaking it again and setting it straight.
...it won't be fun.
2006-07-15 10:56:52 · answer #6 · answered by e_dude 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think jilly willy was thinking about an orthodontist......silly billy.......it doesn't pay to be sarcastic when you're WRONG, it can't be fixed, there is not a lot you can do with toes and fingers to be honest! sorry
2006-07-15 11:07:44 · answer #7 · answered by rach 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They'd probably have to break it again, but they could fix it if it's causing him problems.
2006-07-15 10:56:39 · answer #8 · answered by tye_dyedfan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only a doctor can answer this after an exam, and x-rays.
2006-07-15 10:56:40 · answer #9 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why on earth didn't he get it fixed when he broke it?
2006-07-15 11:02:58 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋