Brief overview What to do in case of a broken toe? Cooling, immobilization, elevation, pain relief if necessary. Broken toe – risks: including comminuted fracture, compartment syndrome, soft tissue damage, nail bed injury When to see a doctor? Always have a (supposedly) broken toe examined by a doctor to prevent permanent damage (such as malposition) … Broken toe: Signs, first aid, healing time
Pain in the toe can have many causes and usually occurs during or after exercise. Often, diseases of the bones, tendons or joints are responsible, but occasionally pain in the toe can also have other causes such as gout or inflammation of the nail bed. In the following, some causes and common clinical pictures are … Pain in the toe
Pain in the tendon Various muscles that are responsible for bending (plantar flexion) or stretching (dorsal extension) the toes end at the toe. The long and short toe flexors are needed for flexion, in the case of the big toe the so-called big toe flexors. Long and short big toe extensors are responsible for extension … Pain in the tendon | Pain in the toe
Pain toenail Common causes of pain in the toenail are nail bed inflammation and nail fungus. Nail bed inflammation is caused by poorly fitting shoes, incorrect cutting of the nails, so that the toenail is injured or ingrown, or by sports injuries. The nail wall, the nail bed or the nail fold are usually reddened … Pain toenail | Pain in the toe
Inflammation of the nail bed Inflammation of the nail bed usually occurs because the toenail is waxed in. Pain, redness and possibly pus are indications of an inflammation of the nail bed. Often the affected area on the toe is very sensitive to touch, so walking in shoes is perceived as unpleasant. The toenail may … Inflammation of the nail bed | Pain in the toe
Definition A toe fracture, also called toe fracture, describes the fracture of a big or small toe bone on the foot, usually caused by a traumatic accident mechanism. In the case of external force, this is referred to as an impact trauma. This can occur, for example, when a person collides with a hard object … Broken toe
Therapy Due to the painful and movement-restricting symptoms, therapy should definitely be started early. In the acute situation, the toe fracture can be relieved somewhat by cooling, holding the toe in a gentle position and elevating it. Painkillers such as aspirin or ibuprofen or an ointment treatment with diclofenac can also help to relieve the … Therapy | Broken toe
Duration of one toe break After the fracture of a small toe, the discomfort can last for a long time. Although the bones can be expected to grow together within 2-3 weeks, the irritated nerves in the area of the toe can lead to longer lasting pain. Impaired movement and pain during movement are reported … Duration of one toe break | Broken toe
