Toe fracture: Difference between revisions
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[[File:X-rays of foot phalanx.jpg|thumb|Toe fractures on plain film | |||
==Management== | ==Management== | ||
Revision as of 21:12, 22 March 2023
Background
Clinical Features
- Toe trauma and pain
Differential Diagnosis
Foot and Toe Fracture Types
Hindfoot
Midfoot
Forefoot
Clinical Features
[[File:X-rays of foot phalanx.jpg|thumb|Toe fractures on plain film
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