Toe fracture
Background
Bones of the foot.
Clinical Features
- Toe trauma and pain
Differential Diagnosis
Management
General Fracture Management
- Acute pain management
- Open fractures require immediate IV antibiotics and urgent surgical washout
- Neurovascular compromise from fracture requires emergent reduction and/or orthopedic intervention
- Consider risk for compartment syndrome
Immobilization
- Buddy-taping
- Hard-sole shoe
Disposition
- Outpatient management
References
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