A fracture of the phalanx of the little toe is a fairly common type of injury, because it is not at all difficult to “earn” it. Most often, a fracture of the little toe occurs when playing football, as a result of a heavy object falling on the foot, squeezing the toes, or twisting the foot. But, even just tripping on a flat floor, you can break this finger, because... the bones in it are very thin.
In some cases, a fracture of the little toe may be associated with a weakening of the strength properties of bone tissue due to a number of diseases:
However, whatever the cause of a broken toe, medical attention is required to avoid complications. It should be borne in mind that as a result of a fracture, damage to the motor nerve or tendon adhesion may occur, which ultimately often leads to loss of function of the little finger. Also, after a fracture, a purulent process may develop, threatening amputation of the finger.
The main signs of a fracture of the little toe are:
When palpating the little finger, a crunch of bone fragments is felt, and the finger itself takes on an unnatural position. As time passes, the pain intensifies, and swelling begins to spread to other fingers and feet. The severity of symptoms depends on the severity and location of the fracture. In the case where the main phalanx adjacent to the foot is damaged, the size of the edema and hematoma will be greater than when the distal phalanx is damaged.
The first thing to do in case of a fracture is to call a doctor. If for some reason it is impossible to quickly get medical help, you should proceed as follows:
First of all, after a medical examination, you need to take an x-ray, which will determine the nature of the fracture. Depending on this, therapeutic measures will be carried out, but, first of all, for any fracture, pain relief is carried out.
If the nail phalanx is fractured, perforation of the nail plate may be required (if blood has accumulated under it). A plaster cast for a fracture of this location is not required. The little finger can be fixed with a plaster to the adjacent healthy finger for about two weeks.
If the middle or main phalanx is broken, a plantar plaster splint is applied for a period of 1 to 1.5 months. In the warm season, it is recommended to replace gypsum with Scotchcast (a modern synthetic gypsum substitute).
In case of a complex fracture with displacement, open reduction of the finger bones is required, which is performed under local anesthesia. If there is an open wound, a tetanus shot and antibiotic therapy may be needed.
Throughout the treatment, it is recommended to keep the foot motionless; it is forbidden to step on it. It is best to place the injured leg elevated on a pillow or bolster.
After complete healing of the fracture, to restore the functions of the damaged little finger, a rehabilitation course is prescribed, including physical therapy, massage, physical therapy, and vitamin therapy. The recovery period takes about two months.
Fractures of the little finger and thumb are considered common leg injuries that a person encounters throughout his life. Most people don’t pay attention; with a broken little finger, the symptoms are not as pronounced as with a broken leg, and they are in no hurry to treat.
A fracture of the little toe can cause severe complications if first aid is not provided in a timely manner and treatment is not started. Initial assistance is most important; further treatment depends on its correct provision.
It's easy to get a bruised or broken little finger. For example, when playing a ball, you hit it poorly. The most common cause of injuries to the little toe is considered to be hitting the furniture with a finger, falling a heavy object on the foot, or stepping on the foot in a crowded place (transport, subway, underground passages).
There are two categories of fractures:
By type, fractures are divided into: open, closed, displaced, without displacement, absolute or partial, localized.
It is easier to recognize an open fracture. There is a rupture of the skin, the bones of the finger look out. In most cases there is a closed form. An x-ray will help distinguish a bruise from a closed fracture.
To determine the presence of a fracture, two categories of symptomatic signs are distinguished: probable and reliable.
To prevent complications, it is better to go to the hospital and see a traumatologist. Using x-rays, the doctor will determine the severity of the injury. If, after an X-ray examination, the presence of a fracture is not determined, a diagnosis of “finger bruise” is made.
A bruised finger is a common injury. Not as serious as a fracture, but first aid measures are necessary.
Actions for bruises of the little finger:
It is easy to distinguish a bruise from a fracture: if the finger is unnaturally twisted and moves freely in all directions, accompanied by a crunching sound, this is the first sign of a fracture.
Treatment of a bruise is carried out in the following ways: medication, physiotherapy, including surgery. The patient is prescribed painkillers and anti-inflammatory drugs, and special ointments are prescribed. Physiotherapeutic treatment consists of electrophoresis and magnetic therapy. This therapy ensures the resorption of hematomas.
Surgical intervention is used for complex forms of bruise, if severe hematomas are formed and the bruise does not go away for a long time. If you follow the doctor's recommendations and treat the bruise correctly, you will be able to cure it in three weeks.
In case of bruises, you should not rub the affected area, so as not to cause blockage of the veins and thrombophlebitis. Do not heat or steam the affected area. You should not try to set a stubbed finger on your own.
Incorrectly prescribed treatment can lead to arthritis.
The first steps in case of an open fracture are to stop the bleeding and disinfect the open wound. Then only qualified medical care is acceptable.
First aid provided for open and closed fractures is identical and consists of manipulations:
An individual approach is applied to an individual patient and individual treatment is prescribed. Even a doctor with extensive experience cannot tell you how long it will take to heal a fracture. Executed sequentially:
To speed up healing, you will need to keep your leg in a stationary position for as long as possible. It is recommended to avoid any impact on the leg. For a speedy recovery, the patient is prescribed vitamins, hemostatic agents and calcium-containing drugs.
No doctor can determine the exact date of bone fusion. Time is different for each person. In old age, it is much more difficult to treat fractures; healing takes much longer than at a young age. On average, the little finger heals within one and a half months. If pain remains during the specified time, and hematomas do not go away, the symptoms are described, after which you should again seek help from a doctor and take an x-ray again to determine the actions necessary to eliminate complications.
If first aid is not provided to the victim in a timely manner, a fracture of the little toe will do a disservice, becoming the causative agent of various complications. The following are considered common: large callus, formation of a false joint, ankylosis and osteomyelitis.
A large callus is formed when the integrity of the bones is damaged. Callus serves to restore the continuity of bones and restore their functions. Without such a process, the bone takes a long time to heal.
When first aid is not performed in a timely manner, the broken bones are not repositioned, and excess callus is formed. In this way, the body tries to restore the mobility of the broken phalanx. Due to excess callus, the finger heals more slowly.
In displaced fractures, when there is no treatment, a false joint is formed. When a fracture occurs, a large distance is formed between the two fragments, the bone canals of the bones close and instead of one phalanx, two are formed.
The false joint has no cartilaginous layer and performs neither motor nor supporting functions. Due to the friction of bones against each other, inflammation occurs, becoming chronic, and the pain does not stop.
Often, with fractures, the joint space completely disappears, and two adjacent phalanges fuse together. Signs are characteristic of the disease ankylosis.
This happens due to the anatomical features of the foot skeleton. The phalanges of the little finger are small, and when they are injured, the bone under the articular surface is affected. The disease is accompanied by an inflammatory process and the disappearance of the joint space; instead, a bone callus is formed, which is subsequently overgrown with bone tissue.
With an open fracture, help consists in disinfecting the wound. Without sanitation, the infection will get inside and cause inflammation of the bone marrow. The inflammation is called osteomyelitis.
Treatment of fractures at home is limited to taking baths, applying compresses and using healing decoctions. Folk remedies are effective in relieving swelling and inflammation, enhancing the effect of medications and accelerating the process of tissue regeneration.
When sea buckthorn oil is rubbed into an injured finger, the bone heals much faster. It is permissible to use sea buckthorn oil as a healing agent for open fractures. Clay cake is used as a remedy for swelling. Treat injuries with compresses. They use decoctions of medicinal herbs: comfrey root, incense, larkspur root.
Shilajit has great healing properties. It is used for open fractures; thanks to the healing properties of mumiyo, the bone heals faster.
Shilajit is useful for elderly people to take; bones in elderly people take an extremely long time to heal. For a mummy compress you will need to take burdock root, coltsfoot, lilac and dandelion flowers. The components to be mixed are taken in equal proportions. They are put in a jar, mumiyo is added and filled with vodka. The mixture is infused for several days.
After healing of the fractures, it is recommended to do therapeutic exercises, attend physiotherapy, do a light massage and take calcium-containing medications. A special diet will be an effective remedy for healing fractures. The daily diet should include the following foods: oatmeal, buckwheat, fatty varieties of sea and river fish, dairy products, nuts, meat and poultry, fresh vegetables and fruits.
The main preventive methods to prevent injuries are recognized:
Due to the lack of muscle protection, the forefoot is most susceptible to injury. In practice, there are many cases of broken toes, but the little finger “suffers” the most. Fractures of the little toe are observed due to direct physical impact: a blow to a hard object, a fall, or compression by heavy objects.
The bones of the foot rarely break in isolation. More often, injuries are intra-articular, combined with damage to ligaments, dislocations, and wounds.
Signs of a broken toe: swelling, pain, bruising and bruising at the site of injury. The finger is deformed, its configuration is disrupted. Hugo's length, compared to an intact little finger, is shorter. When they come into contact, the bone fragments crunch.
An open fracture differs from a closed fracture in the presence of a wound due to the displacement of fragments.
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When the force of the traumatic impact corresponds to the severity of the injury, this is a traumatic fracture. When the fracture was caused by an insignificant force of injury - pathological. acts as a complication of osteoporosis, tumor, myeloma, tuberculosis.
When bone fragments are displaced - with displacement.
Inveterate – defined more than 2 weeks after injury.
An x-ray will help determine the diagnosis and treatment. It is prescribed in direct, lateral and, if necessary, oblique projections. A traumatologist will tell you what to do next if your little toe is broken. Treatment can be conservative or with surgery if there are complications.
To exclude secondary displacement of bone fragments, control radiography is performed after a week. If the treatment is followed, uncomplicated damage usually heals within 4 weeks.
A fracture of the little toe, its symptoms and treatment is the main area of interest for patients with foot trauma. It is necessary to observe a gentle mode of movement. You can use crutches, shoes that support the foot and ankle joint.
You should lie with your leg elevated to reduce swelling. On the first day, you need to apply ice or any frozen product from the freezer every hour for 15 minutes.
If there is no displacement of bone fragments, applying an adhesive plaster is sufficient. The 4th and 5th toes on the foot need to be connected with a patch. To avoid skin irritation, place a piece of gauze or a cotton pad between them.
A more stable type of fixation is considered to be a plaster splint under the plantar part of the foot; it needs to be worn for 1-1.5 months.
If there is displacement, surgery is recommended. Surgical treatment tactics are decided individually. In case of intra-articular localization, significant cosmetic or motor defect, open reposition of bone fragments is performed through surgical intervention.
For pain relief, ointments and gels are used: Voltaren, Nurofen, Nise. Traumeel, Bodyaga, Sinyakoff have a good absorbent effect. Tablet painkillers: Nurofen, Ibuprofen, Ketanov, Dexalgin.
As a rule, intramuscular injections are not necessary.
To speed up the healing of the fracture, vitamin complexes with calcium and vitamin D3 are prescribed.
It is necessary to increase the amount of foods rich in calcium, phosphorus and vitamin D: fermented milk products, seafood, fish oil, meat, broths, jellied meat.
Bed rest is mandatory, but can lead to constipation. To control bowel regularity, you need to eat vegetables rich in coarse fiber, beets, cabbage, and carrots. Prunes soaked in water have a good and mild effect. If this is ineffective, you should use laxatives: Gutalax, Regulax.
Important! It must be remembered that with reduced physical activity, the body needs fewer calories, so white bread, baked goods and sweets should be limited.
Severe swelling of the soft tissues leads to compression of the nerves in the foot. It manifests itself as numbness, a feeling of goosebumps, and dry skin. Possible disruption of the blood supply to soft tissues.
Vascular preparations in combination with vitamins have a good effect on improving the nutrition of soft tissues: ascorbic acid, ascorutin, B1, B6, B12. Vascular medications are used to monitor blood pressure and pulse, as they can cause a decrease in them: Cavinton, Vinpocetine, Pentoxifylline, Trental.
In the absence of proper therapy, the formation of a false joint is possible. When there is a large distance between the fragments of the little finger, the body tries to somehow compensate for this loss and quickly forms a callus. Due to the lack of a joint, the bones rub against each other, causing pain and inflammation in the damaged foot. The foot cannot fully perform the function of support, and a change in the person’s gait is observed.
During the recovery period, it is necessary to develop the joints of the foot, perform
therapeutic exercises and massage. This will increase the flow of blood and nutrients to the little finger and speed up the healing process. It is difficult to say how long such an injury will heal; it all depends on compliance with the instructions and state of health.
A massage using warming oils will speed up the healing process.
You should also pay attention to nutrition. Avoid eating salty foods, baked goods, and sweets. If you are sedentary, these products tend to slow down your metabolism. Excess salt settles in the kidneys, and weight increases from sweets and starchy foods.
Traumatologists with such an injury advise observing bed rest for the first 2 weeks. In the future, you need to carry out restorative procedures: walks (with a crutch), gentle morning exercises. You should not avoid massaging the damaged and healthy foot - the nerve endings are stimulated, the condition of the sore limb improves.
The result of treatment depends on timely seeking medical help, adherence to physical activity, diet, regular use of prescribed medications and compliance with all recommendations.
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A bruised little toe is a common injury. It can occur in a variety of circumstances, such as hitting a corner of furniture, tripping on the street, playing football, or someone accidentally stepping on a person's toes. The consequences of such a seemingly harmless injury can be quite significant. It is unreasonable not to pay attention to it, and you should not delay treatment.
The structure of the little toe is no different from the other toes. It consists of tendons that provide mobility, phalangeal joints, ligaments and skin. But the bones of this finger are smaller, so if there is a bruise, fractures are possible as concomitant injuries.
A severe bruise of the little toe is characterized by the following symptoms:
A sharp decrease in mobility is recorded in the joint, it begins to hurt at the slightest movement.
In addition to the main symptoms of a bruised little finger, other, more serious complications are possible:
What to do if a person hits his little finger hard and there are all the signs of injury. In any case, going to the emergency room is mandatory to determine the consequences of the injury and prescribe effective treatment. But on the spot, it is possible to take some actions to relieve pain for the victim and reduce swelling:
In order not to further injure the site of the bruise and the little finger itself, it is forbidden to perform the following actions:
After emergency assistance has been provided, the victim must be transported to the emergency room.
It will not be possible to quickly cure a bruised little finger. With timely and intensive therapy, the recovery process will take from one to several weeks.
In the first days, it is necessary to reduce the load on the foot; when walking, wear shoes with wide toes and stable soles. You can use a bandage to secure your little finger.
Drug therapy can be started 2–3 days after the injury. The ointments and creams used have anti-inflammatory, analgesic effects and relieve swelling. For these purposes, “Catoprofen”, “Diclofenac”, “Ibuprofen”, “Raciniol” are used. Ointments are applied 3-4 times over 3-7 days. Treatment with ointments can be combined with alcohol compresses, applied for 60 minutes daily for 10 days.
At the same time, you can use foot baths with sea salt. Dissolve salt in warm water in the following proportion: 1 large spoon per 1 liter. The procedure lasts 15–20 minutes. During this time, the victim can easily move his finger, bend and straighten it, and lightly stroke the bruised area.
If persistent pain and swelling are observed, the doctor prescribes physical therapy. It consists of electrophoresis and magnetic therapy procedures using a UHF device.
In more serious cases, surgery may be used.
Various home remedies are auxiliary and do not replace drug therapy prescribed by a specialist. But with the help of simple recipes, known since ancient times, you can relieve pain, help the little finger joint restore mobility, strengthen the body and increase its resistance to possible inflammation. Here are some simple but effective recipes:
To avoid injury to your little finger, try not to hit your fingers when walking. But if a situation with a bruise does occur, then further treatment and time for final recovery will depend on timely and correctly provided first aid to the victim and contacting a specialist.
Many people consider a broken toe to be a minor injury. And there are times when a person does not want to seek medical help, thinking that it is a bruise. Meanwhile, even the slightest crack in the bone is a serious cause for concern and grounds for contacting a specialized institution.
The presence of a fracture or even a bruise has symptoms such as pain, loss of previous motor activity, and inability to fully perform simple actions (for example, going to the bathroom independently). Most often, a fracture of the little toe occurs accidentally, as a result of domestic injuries. We hit our little finger when we “don’t fit” into a doorway or touch the corners of furniture. Injury can also occur due to a heavy object falling on the leg.
A fracture of the little toe can be:
Signs of a fracture of the little finger have the same symptoms that accompany fractures of any other areas. Symptoms of an open fracture, of course, are immediately visible (the presence of an open wound, rupture of tissue and skin by a bone fragment). But in the case of a little finger injury, it practically does not occur. As a rule, the symptoms of a fracture at the distal end (i.e., closer to the nail) are characterized by less pain, and the hematoma and swelling are not as pronounced as with a fracture of the phalanx associated with the bone of the foot. This is due to the fact that when the proximal end is damaged (i.e., closer to the base), more vessels are damaged and, therefore, the hematoma and edema are more pronounced.
The victim feels throbbing pain in the injured finger. The pain may gradually increase. The injured area takes on a bright purple coloration, which can then turn into different shades of blue and purple. There is pronounced swelling in the area of injury.
The main sign of a fracture is the inability to move the broken finger or limb.
The presence of a fracture and the nature of the damage can be determined in a medical facility using x-rays. Once the nature of the damage has been established, it is possible to determine exactly what treatment is needed. The specialist will recommend what to do next.
If the little finger is broken without displacement, then the damaged finger is provided with normal fixation. The broken little finger is attached with a plaster to the fourth finger and tied together. This bandage usually needs to be worn for two weeks. You should try to rest your foot and wear loose shoes that will not put pressure on the broken toe. In this case, the patient can move and step on the sore leg.
In a displaced fracture, the bone fragments are completely separated and are not connected by the periosteum, as in a non-displaced fracture. A displaced fracture is dangerous because the ends of the bone (splinters) can damage the surrounding tissue, nerves or blood vessels. In case of a displaced fracture, the foot is placed in a cast. In some cases, surgery is necessary to move the fragments into the correct position.
Drug treatment for fractures is not prescribed. It just takes time for the bone to heal. The leg is provided with rest. You need to place a small pillow under your foot. It is prohibited to step on the injured leg. Many people are interested in the question of how long it will take for the leg to heal. Of course, this depends on the individual characteristics of the body.
Typically, the wearing time of the cast is at least 5 weeks.
If the finger is not broken, but only a bruise is detected, then treatment in a medical facility will not be needed. A bruise also has signs such as pain, hematoma and swelling. You can determine the presence of a bruise by trying to move the injured finger. If the victim can move it, then there is no fracture.
For a speedy recovery, you need to follow simple recommendations.
The little toe has the smallest bone of all the bone joints in the human body, so it is most often susceptible to various injuries, bruises and fractures. It is very easy to break: when twisting your leg, during active play, compression, or tripping over an object. Elderly people often experience fractures as their bone tissue becomes brittle. Also, a fracture of the little toe can be caused by a number of diseases that cause destructive bone disease: osteoporosis, osteomyelitis, hyperparathyoresis.
Depending on the factors of damage to the integrity of the little finger, several types of fractures are distinguished:
Open - has distinctive features, manifested in protrusion of the bone outward and damage to the skin.
Closed - on the contrary, does not tear the tissue and has no contact with the external environment.
When the little finger is fractured with displacement, bone fragments move out of place, and without displacement, a fracture forms, for example, in the area of the periosteum.
A complete fracture is the separation of bone parts from each other, an incomplete fracture is the presence of cracks or breaks in the bone.
The symptoms of a fracture of the little toe on the foot, as well as on the hand, are numerous and appear almost immediately:
The primary symptoms of injury to the phalanx of the little finger are manifested in deformation of the finger, severe swelling, severe pain and the inability to bend the finger. This type of fracture can be easily diagnosed using x-rays.
Depending on the severity of the fracture, certain symptoms may be more intense and stronger.
These and many other signs indicate damage to the finger, so when they are first detected, you should immediately seek help and begin treatment. If you ignore the symptoms and do not take any action to eliminate them, then in the future you may experience displacement of the little finger and a feeling of complete discomfort when walking.
If the victim is unable to call a doctor, he must begin treatment on his own and eliminate the primary signs of a broken finger:
A fracture of the little toe is a very serious injury, unlike an injury to a finger on the hand. If the little finger on the hand is damaged, it can heal itself and not cause such discomfort.
Treatment for a broken finger always depends on the type and severity of the injury, but in all cases it begins with pain relief. Next, doctors disinfect the wound and inject an antibiotic vaccine to prevent various types of infections, and then apply a cast or adhesive tape (a modern alternative to plaster).
With a closed fracture, as a rule, treatment is carried out conservatively: taking painkillers (Baralgin, Nise, Ketorol, Analgin and others) and completely immobilizing the broken little finger, in severe cases - up to six months.
Complete healing and fusion of the damaged bone lasts up to two months.
It is important to know that treatment for a broken little finger should begin immediately, since ignoring the wound for a long time can lead to amputation of the limb.
Any treatment must be supported by rehabilitation procedures. Doctors recommend undergoing a course of physiotherapy, therapeutic exercises, massage and taking vitamin complex preparations. If during the injury of the little finger the nerve endings were severely affected and crossed, then neurostimulation is very effective.
With moderate severity of the fracture, the rehabilitation period can last from three to six months.
Such diseases include osteoporosis, osteomyelitis, hyperparathyroidism, as well as various tumor and tuberculous processes. Types of fractures A fracture of the little toe can be open or closed, with or without displacement, complete or incomplete, complex or simple, intra-articular.
When open, the bone protrudes outward, the skin is damaged, in contrast to closed, when no tissue rupture is observed. A displaced fracture is characterized by the movement of bone fragments from their place. With a complete fracture, the bone parts move away from each other; with an incomplete fracture, the little toe will be broken by cracks or broken bones. If one phalanx is damaged, the fracture is considered simple. With a complex fracture, the toe is broken, the little toe is broken in several places, and the bone may be crushed.
Treatment in this case is longer and more complex. An intra-articular fracture occurs when a blow hits the joint directly and breaks its integrity. The treatment will be special.
Signs of a broken little toe. A fracture of the little toe is quite common. A lot of attention should be paid to such an injury, since lack of treatment can lead to various complications. Read moreSigns of a broken little toe. A fracture of the little toe is quite common. A lot of attention should be paid to such an injury, since lack of treatment can lead to various complications. As soon as the symptoms of a little finger fracture are identified, the patient needs to visit a medical facility. Characteristics of the fracture. A fracture of the little toe can be of several types. The finger has three phalanges, so there are several types of injury: local Hide.
Symptoms A fracture of the little toe, the symptoms of which appear immediately, is manifested by sharp, throbbing and piercing pain that does not stop for a long time, the presence of a hematoma, the inability to move the finger without severe pain, hemorrhage under the skin, impaired mobility of the injured part of the body, the appearance of a crunch on palpation, unnatural placement of the toe, swelling, which can spread to the foot. If the phalanx is broken, the toe becomes deformed, severe swelling and sharp pain occur; it is impossible to break the little toe.
A fracture of the little toe, the symptoms of which are a broken little toe on the foot above, is a reason to immediately seek medical help. First aid for a fracture If it is not possible to see a doctor right away, you must do everything possible to avoid unpleasant consequences in the future. First of all, it is important to limit the load on the affected limb; if there is bleeding, it is necessary to stop the bleeding, after which the wound is washed and treated with alcohol. To relieve swelling, you can apply a cold compress for minutes. The affected little finger must be secured by bandaging it to the adjacent finger.
You should try to keep your foot elevated. If the pain is severe, you need to take a painkiller. Diagnosis A toe fracture is diagnosed based on the patient's complaints.
It is easier to do this in the presence of relative and absolute symptoms. To make an accurate diagnosis, an X-ray examination is required. How to break a little toe A broken little toe is a more serious injury than a broken finger. During treatment, vitamin therapy, physical therapy or massage may be used. Recovery and Complications It is important to monitor how the injured finger heals. To speed up this process, you will need to devote time to physical therapy. In addition, the patient is recommended to take medications that help strengthen bones.
Medicines are prescribed only by a doctor. It is required to follow the dosage when taking it. The recovery stage lasts for 1.5 months. Depending on the presence of complications, this period may increase or decrease if recovery goes according to plan.
It is necessary to take into account the individual characteristics of the body. In old age, bones take much longer to heal than in young people. If the recovery stage breaks the little toe too much, then the patient needs to visit a doctor and get an x-ray. An ordinary finger injury will heal quickly, but the development of complications makes adjustments to the recovery stage. The occurrence of complications is associated not only with the nature of the injury.
Often such processes occur in the absence of treatment or improper implementation of procedures. If help for a broken little toe is late, then this also aggravates the situation. Often blood accumulates under the nail of the injured finger, resulting in a hematoma. If it is not possible to break the little toe or hematoma, a specialist can remove the nail itself. A similar procedure is also carried out if the nail was severely injured during a fracture. In case of an open fracture, the wound is disinfected with antiseptics - hydrogen peroxide, chlorhexidine digluconate.
Zelenka, alcohol or iodine are applied only around the wound, then the foot is bandaged with a sterile bandage. You need to call an ambulance. Diagnosis and Treatment A fracture of the little toe is diagnosed based on the patient's medical history. It is much easier to do this if there are probable and reliable symptoms. After studying the data obtained, the specialist can draw up a diagram of how to treat the injury and provide pain relief. A simple non-displaced fracture is treated with a splint.