Should i be concerned about painful sprained toe after an injury?
Patient: hello, about three months ago i believe i dislocated/ sprained my big toe really bad. I was skateboarding when the incident happened. i landed on my skateboard side ways and my toe was jammed to the front of my shoe. it hurts really bad when i push it inwardly towards my other toes…i still cannot run and i can only walk on it for a short period time before it starts to get really sore. the only way i can go about my day is by doing a turf toe tape job on it, without the tape it gets really sore. do you think i need surgery or maybe therapy? Doctor: Hi,Do hot and cold therapy (have one bucket of hot water and another of cold water, dip leg in hot water for three minutes and then dip in cold water and remain there for one minute). Do it 7 to 10 times. Its good you did tapping done. Just continue doing it, do active movements of your toes when ever possible in a day and early morning before getting out of bed do stretching of sole of foot. Continue doing it for one month I feel this will help you and save you from undergoing any surgical procedure.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards, Dr. Harsh Swarup