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Swelling in pinky toe
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
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Continue strap or slab for another 2-3 weeks.
Bone united by 4-6 weeks, 3 weeks is early.
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Dr. K Shanmuganandan
Rheumatologist
34 yrs exp
Chennai
If pain is there further strapping required
If no pain then hot fomentation required
Next Steps
range of movement exercise
Health Tips
avoid strain to the toe
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