Why should I go to the doctor for a broken toe?

Mnay people will tell you there is nothing you can do about a broken toe, but this is simply not true. Many toe fractures are simply treated with buddy splinting and a wide stable shoe; but some actually need the fracture manipulated back into place or surgery. A broken toe that heals in the wrong alignment can lead to corns, hammertoes and chronic foot pain. It is better to have your toe fracture evaluated than to take the chance of a long term deformity and/or pain!