John Lundstram of Oxford United kept on playing despite a broken toe and helped win the game against Cambridge United. Lundstram says, “He was not restricted by the injury,” which occurred, “about five minutes into the second half at Braintree,” when another player stood on his toe. Although there was pain, Lundstram went on to finish the game with his team with a victory.

A broken toe can be very painful and lead to complications if not properly fixed. If your heel is hurting, see Dr. Dave Poonai of Livingston Footcare. Our doctor will treat your heel pain symptoms in addition to other podiatric-related needs.

What to Know About a Broken Toe

Although most people try to avoid foot trauma such as banging, stubbing, or dropping heavy objects on their feet, the unfortunate fact is that it is a common occurrence. Given the fact that toes are positioned in front of the feet, they typically sustain the brunt of such trauma. When trauma occurs to a toe, the result can be a painful break (fracture).

Symptoms of a Broken Toe

·         throbbing pain

·         swelling

·         bruising on the skin and toenail

·         the inability to move the toe

·         toe appears crooked or disfigured

·         tingling or numbness in the toe

Generally, it is best to stay off of the injured toe with the affected foot elevated.

Severe toe fractures may be treated with a splint, cast, and in some cases, minor surgery. Due to its position and the pressure it endures with daily activity, future complications can occur if the big toe is not properly treated.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact our office located in North Brunswick, NJ. We offer the newest diagnostic tools and technology to treat your foot and ankle needs.

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