TOE FRACTURES RARELY REQUIRE SURGERY
posted: Jan. 12, 2020.
According to Katie Evans, DPM, "Fractures in the toes and forefoot are a fairly common injury. They usually occur because of an injury, such as dropping something on the toe or accidentally kicking something. They can also occur as a result of repeated stress on the toes from activities like running. The good news is that with proper treatment, they rarely require surgery."
Dr. Katie Evans |
"While it is true that surgery isn’t normally needed for a broken toe, it is important to make sure the fracture is stable to prevent long term deformity and pain. If the fracture affects one of the three joints in the toe, it is especially important to ensure the fractured pieces of bone are in good alignment while it heals. This helps decrease the risk of developing painful arthritis down the road," says Dr. Evans.
Source: Hometown Focus
Courtesy of Barry Block, editor of PM News