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Fractured Toe

Definition:
A break, especially the breaking of a bone or cartilage in the toe.
Symptoms:
  • Pain in the toe
  • Swelling in the toe
  • Loss of ROM in the toe
  • Bruising
  • Possible deformity in the toe
Causes:
  • Jammed toe
  • Direct blow
  • Heavy object rolling over toe
Treatment:
  • Period of immobilization
  • Progress to ROM and stretching exercises
  • Foot intrinsic muscle strengthening
  • Lower extremity strengthening