Broken Toe Symptoms, Treatment & Recovery - Expert Advice

Question
dear doctor ,
2 weeks ago i stumbled on a rock in my back yard and i had severe pain afterward , i put some ice on it for a while and after 2 days i had an X-Ray and it showed that i had a broken toe , my doctor ordered me to go immediatelly to see the foot doctor i went see te foot doctor she said to me that nothing can be done to me and now it has been 2 weeks and i am in pain and my toe is swollen is that normal ?

Answer
Hi Sarah,

I have broken several toes and never had a cast or treatment for any of them, and they're all fine now.  I usually just put some tape around the affected toe and the ones next to it for support, wore proper shoes whenever I was awake for support and comfort, and they all healed within a few weeks.

You've had a specialist tell you you'll be ok, so just give it time and keep it elevated as much as possible (and avoid soccer for a few weeks).

Take care,
Margot