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A&E for possible broken toe (child)?

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Danioo · 15/04/2023 14:38

I know generally they don't do anything for a broken little toe other than strap it but I'm feeling like a bad mother for not taking him to be checked. He did it 5 days ago, still red, swollen and bruising at the base of the toe/top of foot.

Google says just tape it to the next toe but some results say to take to check it's aligned.

Also thinking he may not be able to wear his school shoes on Monday so a formal diagnosis might be needed...

He's 13 and moaning a lot about it. Keep it strapped or take him??

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XXYY · 15/04/2023 14:42

Think best to take him to A&E for an x-ray. I have taken mine to A&E for a toe injury that was less serious than this, and they did an x-ray for him.

RosesofAmsterdam · 15/04/2023 14:43

Try minor injuries.

MaMisled · 15/04/2023 14:44

I took my DD with a little toe as you describe but wasn't really sure I should either. It was broken and needed gently realigning, so im glad I took her.

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Danioo · 15/04/2023 14:45

No minor injuries here unfortunately.

Ah ok so looks like he needs to go. Thanks

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JorisBonson · 15/04/2023 14:48

Broken toes can only be strapped. The only broken toe that will require further treatment is your big toe. If you go to a&e they'll strap it.

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Danioo · 15/04/2023 17:51

It's broken at the joint so will get a fracture clinic appt through next week.

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XXYY · 15/04/2023 18:10

Glad he was seen, hope the appointment next week goes well. Wish him speedy recovery.

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