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My little pinky toe is broken
My right leg little pinky toe was fractured when I hit my foot forcefully to the ground. I had consulted doctor he kept a strip with adjacent finger 10 days ago.
But still I am facing pain and swelling some times when I move .Doctor advised me to take diclofinac , Calcium tabs for 15 days. And rest for 20 days.
Can you tell me what happened to my finger will it be come to it's normal position.
How much time it require?
When should Doctor advises for the surgery?
What is the cost of the surgery?
What is the procedure for the surgery?
I had attached my x ray pic .
please tell me what should I do because
I am getting fear in my mind when I see my finger
Tq in advance
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No surgery required.
Taping i good. Wear good shoes. Bo not walk bare foot
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Surgery is not usually needed for such fracture. It will unite - takes approx 6-8 weeks .
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Dr. Prof.A.Shanmuga Sundaram
Orthopedist
29 yrs exp
Chennai
1. It’s a very small fracture heals by itself
2. No need for surgery
3 . Will have 3 weeks mild pain and unite usually by 6 weeks
4 don’t worry
Relax you will be fine
Tablets continue calcium 6 weeks pain killer avoid
Tc wish good recovery
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