It may not be clear whether the toe is broken or just bruised. In such cases the treatment is usually the same in either case. Removing rings Any rings on the toes are removed immediately, before the toe starts to swell. Pulling rings off forcefully may worsen the swelling. Relaxation, elevation, icing, lubrication (e.g. soapy water or oil), and rotating the ring as if unscrewing it may help. If these methods don't work, it may be possible to remove the ring by temporarily wrapping the toe with a slick thread (something like dental floss), passing the inner end of the thread under the ring and then unwrapping it, pushing the ring ahead of the unwrapping thread. Failing that, the ring may need to cut off. Nonoperative Fractures of the smaller toes are commonly treated by buddy taping (see image). Padding is used between the toes to keep the space dry and the toes aligned comfortably. If the toes are less comfortable when buddy-taped, the buddy tape should be removed. Stiff-soled shoes that protect the toe from bending are also helpful. Fractures with less than 2mm displacement and less than 25% of the area of the joint surface on the broken part are generally also be treated with buddy taping and stiff shoes; the evidence on this treatment is not extensive. Fractures with displacement at the break, including rotation, can often be reduced (re-aligned) by a family doctor. Some<unk> s may need to be put in casts, especially if the fracture is unstable (it won't stay reduced on its own). If more than 25% of the area of the joint surface was on the broken-loose part, or the break had to be reduced, follow-up X-rays are done 7–10 days afterwards. Fractures of the big toe are treated with a short-leg walking boot, or a short-leg walking cast with a sole that protrudes beyond the big toe. These are worn for 2–3 weeks. Buddy taping and a rigid sole are then used for 3–4 weeks, if symptoms allow. At four weeks, range-of-motion exercises can start. If the joint was involved or the break had to be reduced, follow-up X-rays are done a week afterwards. To reduce pain and swelling, rest, ice, elevation and over-the-counter pain medication are used. The toe is chilled with ice 20 minutes of every hour for the first waking day, and 2-3 times a day afterwards. Ice is not put directly on the skin. Surgical Surgery is not needed for most<unk> s, but may involve fastening bits of toe bone together with wires, screws, or screwed plates. Such procedures are within the scope of orthopaedic surgery.
Broken toe
Broken finger
Black heel and palm
Plantar wart
Pigeon toe
Hammer toe
Jammed finger
Trigger finger