Should you tape a broken middle toe?

For your toes, always tape the injured toe to the neighboring toe closest to your big toe. However, avoid buddy taping the big toe. If you injure your toe closest to the big toe, tape it to the middle toe. If you’ve injured your big toe, you can tape it by itself to help stabilize it, if necessary.

Can you do anything for a broken middle toe?

Usually, you can treat a broken toe by taping it to a neighboring toe. But if the fracture is severe — particularly if it involves your big toe — you may need a cast or even surgery to ensure proper healing.

Can you walk with a broken middle toe?

With a walking cast, you should be able to walk and resume most non-strenuous activities within a week or two after injuring your toe. The pain should diminish gradually if the bone is healing properly. If you feel any pain in your broken toe, stop the activity that’s causing the pain and tell your doctor.

When should you call a doctor about a broken toe?

The pain becomes worse and isn’t relieved by normal painkillers.

How do you heal a broken toe?

Rest is very important to treat a broken toe. Take a complete bed rest to heal your broken toe. Avoid prolonged running, walking, standing and strenuous exercise. Wear a special boot or shoe while walking to avoid pressure on the broken toe.

What are the symptoms of a broken toe?

Broken toe symptoms can emerge immediately or they can appear months or years later. Common symptoms include pain, swelling, bruising, and difficulty walking; sometimes the toe will have a misshapen appearance, the bone can protrude through the skin, and the nail can be severely damaged.

What does a broken toe look like?

Check for color changes – A broken toe usually changes color. It may look blue, yellow, black or red. It may even bleed. In a severe case, the toe bone can break through the skin (bone protrusion).