SUSPECTED BROKEN TOES SHOULD BE X-RAYED
posted: Feb. 16, 2021.
It’s especially important not to wait to get your toe checked out if you suspect it’s broken, because a podiatrist will need to take an x-ray to confirm that there was no deformity created by the injury. “Once the x-ray shows that the toe is stable, the doctor will let you know that there’s not much to do and it will heal in time,” explains Monara Dini, DPM.
Dr. Monara Dini |
“But if you break your toe and you have a fracture that’s displaced, if it heals that way, you could have future problems. If seen early enough, the doctor can reduce the fracture for you. If it’s missed or delayed, it could cause bigger problems down the line.”
Source: Leigh Weingus, Parade [2/5/21]
Courtesy of Barry Block, editor of PM News