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Intra articular fracture on left 4th toe
I have recently got hit by leather ball on my left foot 4th toe. It is intra articular fracture doctor suggested calcium, swelling, pain killer and acidic medines and said it will recover in 21 days. No plaster just a strap with middle toe.
I am quite sceptical about it the reason last year I got hit on my right hand thumb and that was as well intra articular fracture I have to go with surgery on my right thumb with wires although I remember doctor mentioning to me it will heal but you will loose range of movement.
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Hi
Your fear about intra-articular fractures is valid.
But the bone which has had a fracture is also important. Earlier, when your thumb got injured, it had to be operated because the thumb is very important to perform daily activities.
On the other hand, the 4th toe of the foot is not as important for daily activities. Even if the 4th toe loses some amount of motion, you won't have a problem. Going for a surgery for the fourth toe does not make as much sense as going for surgery of the thumb.
Hope this answers your question!
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