A broken toe, often caused by stubbing it against furniture, dropping something heavy on it, or trauma during sports, can be quite painful. Symptoms can include redness, swelling, bruising, and difficulty in  walking. Sometimes, you might even hear a crack at the time of injury or notice the toe looking out of place. For a mild fracture, treatments such as resting, taking pain relief medication, and wearing comfortable shoes or orthotics can help. Taping the injured toe to the one next to it is another way to manage the pain and aid healing. However, if pain persists after a few days, swelling doe not subside, or if you have trouble walking after six weeks, it is suggested that you schedule an appointment with a podiatrist to get a precise diagnosis and treatment options.

Broken toes may cause a lot of pain and should be treated as soon as possible. If you have any concerns about your feet, contact one of our podiatrists from North Bay Ankle & Foot Center. Our doctors will treat your foot and ankle needs.

What Is a Broken Toe?

A broken toe occurs when one or more of the toe bones of the foot are broken after an injury. Injuries such as stubbing your toe or dropping a heavy object on it may cause a toe fracture.

Symptoms of a Broken Toe

• Swelling
• Pain (with/without wearing shoes)
• Stiffness
• Nail Injury

Although the injured toe should be monitored daily, it is especially important to have a podiatrist look at your toe if you have severe symptoms. Some of these symptoms include worsening or new pain that is not relieved with medication, sores, redness, or open wounds near the toe.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our offices located in Petaluma and Sonoma, CA . We offer the newest diagnostic and treatment technologies for all your foot care needs.