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Swelling in pinky toe

2018-05-26 16:01:11
I had a fracture in my pinky toe,but after 3 weeks it got fine and my doc suggested to remove the strapping but after 1 week of strap removal,swellinv is there in my pinky toe,what to do to remove swelling.
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Swelling is common upto 6 weeks to 6 months. As long as no pain there no need to worry about it

Answered2018-05-27 05:34:40

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Continue strap or slab for another 2-3 weeks. Bone united by 4-6 weeks, 3 weeks is early.

Answered2018-05-27 01:23:56

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If pain is there further strapping required If no pain then hot fomentation required
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range of movement exercise
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avoid strain to the toe

Answered2018-05-26 17:12:46

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