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Broken toe, do I strap it up or leave it?

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spikemomma · 11/09/2011 17:54

I presume it's either badly bruised or fractured. I kind of think it may not be worth taking time up at A&E, as I doubt they can do much. Should I strap it to my other toe as a make do splint or just leave it?

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ednurse · 11/09/2011 17:56

Yep, tape it between the toe joints (if that makes sense)

If you lose any feeling or it starts going purple - that isn't bruising - then take a trip to get it X-Rayed.

spikemomma · 11/09/2011 18:33

Thanks ed nurse. I've strapped it. It's purple but that's just bruising. Many thanks for responding. X

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