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Toe fracture
I have a fracture on my right leg fifth toe the reports state that " There is an evidence of fracture at the proximal phalanx of 5th toe. Minimal surrounding soft tissue swelling is noted. Rest of the visualised boness and joints appear normal. No bony destruction, erosion or sclerosis is seen." Is this a serious fracture or a minimal one. Do I really need to get a plaster done for this or can it be cured uding home remedies?
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Even if you ignore this fracture , pain will eventually subside and won't affect your walking or running in any way.
Could heal or not heal, but won't affect you either way.
So you can chill about it.
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strapping can be done or you can leave it too
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Not a serious fracture...no need for a bulky xray...can go for buddy strapping
And kindly post xray film...for further help
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Dr. Soundar Manickam
Orthopedist
13 yrs exp
Chennai
This is not a serious fracture . No need plaster. There is something called buddy strapping. Please go to an orthopaedic doctor. He will do the strapping. Maintain it for one month. U can walk.
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