Fractures happen when a bone becomes cracked or broken, and because you depend so much on your feet an untreated toe fracture can lead to serious complications. Find help from your podiatrist with diagnosing and treating a toe fracture, reach out to your local health experts at FOOTDRx, serving the areas of NYC NY - Manhattan, Bushwick Brooklyn, NY, and Englewood, NJ.
Complications
Chronic pain and deformity are the two most common complications of an untreated toe fracture, or if it is not treated correctly.
A deformity can negatively impact your toe's mobility and stability and can affect how well your shoes fit.
Arthritis can also develop on a fractured toe without corrective treatment.
Recovery
How long recovery takes can vary from one person to another, and it can also vary between the different types of toes. A big toe fracture can often take about 5 to 7 weeks to recover, while the smaller toes can sometimes range between 4 and 6 weeks.
Fractured toes can usually heal without wearing a cast and surgery is not always needed if your injury is treated early enough.
Treatment may simply involve resting and avoiding putting weight on your toe as the fractured bone recovers. Still, it's important to visit your doctor for a diagnosis as your injury may require specific or more invasive treatment.
Toe Fracture Treatment in NYC NY - Manhattan, Bushwick Brooklyn, NY, and Englewood, NJ
Your fractured toe may be splinted or taped to another toe where it may hold a stable position where it won't move and will heal properly.
A special shoe can also be prescribed to protect the toe during recovery, which also keeps the toe from moving.
Fractures that involve bad breaks or the joint directly are those that are more likely to require surgery.
Find treatment for your toe fracture in NYC NY - Manhattan, Bushwick Brooklyn, NY, and Englewood, NJ by scheduling a visit with the professionals at FOOTDRx by dialing (888) 265-0610 or (201) 816-8778.