Fracture of the toe is a common type of injury, from which no one is immune. How to determine it, and what treatment is used to restore the integrity of the bone, we will consider further.
Classification of toe fractures
By origin, a toe fracture can be:
- traumatic - due to the turn of the foot, strong impact of the fingers, falling on the fingers of a heavy object, compression, etc .;
- pathological - as a result of diseases that lead to brittle bones ( osteoporosis , hyperparathyroidism, osteomyelitis, etc.).
According to the condition of the skin in the place of fracture, a fracture of the finger happens:
- open - with damage to the skin;
- closed - without damaging the skin.
Fractures of the toes may be localized to:
- nail phalanx;
- the middle phalanx;
- the main phalanx.
According to the degree of integrity violation, the bones are distinguished:
- a comminuted fracture - with the presence of fragments formed during the crushing of the bone;
- fracture with displacement of bone fragments;
- marginal fracture of the toe - incomplete fracture, at which the fragment separates from the bone wall.
Symptoms of a broken toe
The main signs of a toe fracture are:
- pain that increases when you try to move your finger;
- swelling;
- hemorrhage under the skin or under the nail;
- pathological mobility of the finger;
- deformation, unnatural position of the finger or foot;
- a sense of crunching of bone fragments when pressed.
The intensity of manifestation of these signs may be different depending on the type and location of the injury. In some cases, severe pain after injury to the finger is not felt, so sometimes patients do not add to the injury value. Determine that this is really a fracture of the toe, and not a bruise or strain, you can by the three symptoms that are indicated last. However, the final diagnosis can only be made by a doctor after an X-ray diagnosis.
Treatment of toe fracture
If you suspect a finger fracture, you should immediately consult a doctor. The treatment regimen is determined by the nature of the fracture. First of all, a closed reposition is performed - the return of bone fragments to the site. If the nail plate is damaged from under it
Next, the bone is fixed for splice for a period of 4 to 6 weeks. If the big toe is broken, then the plaster bandage is superimposed from the fingers to the knee. In other cases, a plantar gypsum langa is sufficient.
Rehabilitation activities for toe fractures include physiotherapy, curative gymnastics , and massage.