can anything be done for a broken big toe?

Answer 1

It depends... how broken is it?

If there is bone sticking out through the skin, or if it has an obvious deformity, you should see a doctor. If it is broken but intact, you can "buddy tape" it to the next toe, which will act as a splint.

Broken bones hurt, and you can expect it to hurt for a few weeks. Take ibuprofen for that.

Good luck.

Answer 2

God I love these jokesters! How Funny! Unless of course your the one with the broken toe. As long as it is not grosely deformed looking where perhaps surgical repair may be required, you can go to the local medical supply and just get a full foot splint or brace and some crutches. You can splint the toe by taping it to the adjacent toe but your body tends to splint itself and is often sufficient in minor fractures. But any broken bone should be immobilized as much as possible to allow proper healing. Ice packs applied to reduce swelling and pain initially. And the extremity should be elevated above the heart also to reduce swelling.Crutches would probably be recommended for at least 4 to 6 weeks. The big toe is the most important toe as it provides balance and is being used with every step. Therefore, a foot cast that provides protection and support is useful and crutches are a must to avoid weight bearing. Take your preferred otc pain releiver. The nail bed should be checked for a healthy pink color indicating adequate circulation and the sensation assessed at least every two hours for a day or two.If bluish discoloration, cold temperature numbness or tingling are present a physician should be consulted immediately as this could indicate impeded circulation or nerve involvement that may progress and require amputation or cause permanent damage if not treated quickly. That's all i know. Don't tell anyone I "TOED" you so. Gods peace to you. Faith

Answer 3

It depends on the type and location of the break. Some breaks don't heal properly if you don't take pressure off the toe, compound fractures often require inserting a screw into the toe, and some breaks don't require anything special.

Most breaks in the big toe require a special shoe that keeps your foot from flexing. Without using a special shoe when it is needed, the fracture can fail to heal, or end up creating excess bone deposits that then develop into chronic problems a few years down the road.

If you can walk comfortably with the fracture, then you are probably OK in letting it alone. If walking, standing or weight bearing causes additional pain or swelling, it would be wise to get checked out by the doctor.

Answer 4

The only thing that U can do is tape it to the next toe so it can have a chance to heal.The Dr's will do the same thing.I have broke my big toes a couple of times and that is what they did for mine

Answer 5

You could call a toe truck, but things really just have to heal on there own, unless surgery is needed to reset the bone back into position.

Answer 6

sometimes and only sometimes the toe can be pulled (by a doctor) and put back into place. It's very pain-full but its worth the pain. If not they just tape them and it could very well end up crooked and not very nice to look at.

Answer 7

Use a crepe bandage or plaster back- slab to limit the movement of the toe, for earlier and better healing.

Answer 8

see a Doctor, x-ray it, confirm breakage; cast it for a month and life goes on.


or,...


do none of the above and leave it alone,..and pray for no clot,..gangrene,..or any of the other 50 things that could go wrong with an unknown and unconfirmed diagnosis,..and let it heal on it's own,...(a very long time, if ever).

Answer 9

not really, just tape it to the toe beside it or if it is really bad tape it to each toe on each side of it, you cant do much but wait for it to heel.

Answer 10

reduction and immobilization is choice of treatment. first reduce the fractured bone and give some splint and bed rest.
dr. chotiwala
www.chotiwalasayurveda.com