Broken Toe!?
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Re: Broken Toe!?
Ok went docs again :
"there is a mildly displaced fracture through the epiphsis at the base of the 1st distal phalanx in keeping with a salter harris type 3 fracture!"
What does it all mean lol :laugh:
I got another xray at hospital and was refered to a fracture clinic
Ok went docs again :
"there is a mildly displaced fracture through the epiphsis at the base of the 1st distal phalanx in keeping with a salter harris type 3 fracture!"
What does it all mean lol :laugh:
I got another xray at hospital and was refered to a fracture clinic
Re: Broken Toe!?
OK, no worries Leo.
A long bone is constructed of a diaphysis [the shaft] with an epiphyses [filled with red bone marrow] at each end. In between the diaphysis and each epiphyses is the metaphysis, next to "the growth plate".
The bones of your toes are called phalanges (phalanx singular). There are three in most toes; proximal, medial and distal. The distal one is the one furthest away.
A Salter-Harris fracture just means a fracture affecting the growth plate. When the bone stops growing it is no longer referred to as Salter-Harris. A type III fracture is one that is through the growth plate and epiphysis, sparing the metaphysis.
'Displaced' just means that the two ends of the broken bone are separated from one another; only mildly.
Nothing to worry about, they will get this sorted for you and everything will be fine.
Please let us know how things progress and if you do not understand anything, please do not hesitate to ask.
OK, no worries Leo.
A long bone is constructed of a diaphysis [the shaft] with an epiphyses [filled with red bone marrow] at each end. In between the diaphysis and each epiphyses is the metaphysis, next to "the growth plate".
The bones of your toes are called phalanges (phalanx singular). There are three in most toes; proximal, medial and distal. The distal one is the one furthest away.
A Salter-Harris fracture just means a fracture affecting the growth plate. When the bone stops growing it is no longer referred to as Salter-Harris. A type III fracture is one that is through the growth plate and epiphysis, sparing the metaphysis.
'Displaced' just means that the two ends of the broken bone are separated from one another; only mildly.
Nothing to worry about, they will get this sorted for you and everything will be fine.
Please let us know how things progress and if you do not understand anything, please do not hesitate to ask.
Re: Broken Toe!?
Not really Leo; not without seeing the x-ray. However, usual treatment includes:
Rest: Sometimes rest is all that is needed to treat a traumatic fracture of the toe.
Splinting: The toe may be fitted with a splint to keep it in a fixed position.
Rigid or Stiff-Soled Shoe: Wearing a stiff-soled shoe protects the toe and helps keep it properly positioned.
"Buddy Taping" : "Buddy taping" the fractured toe to another toe is sometimes appropriate, but in other cases it may be harmful.
Surgery: If the break is badly displaced or if the joint is affected, surgery may be necessary. Surgery often involves the use of fixation devices, such as pins.
Hope this helps.
Not really Leo; not without seeing the x-ray. However, usual treatment includes:
Rest: Sometimes rest is all that is needed to treat a traumatic fracture of the toe.
Splinting: The toe may be fitted with a splint to keep it in a fixed position.
Rigid or Stiff-Soled Shoe: Wearing a stiff-soled shoe protects the toe and helps keep it properly positioned.
"Buddy Taping" : "Buddy taping" the fractured toe to another toe is sometimes appropriate, but in other cases it may be harmful.
Surgery: If the break is badly displaced or if the joint is affected, surgery may be necessary. Surgery often involves the use of fixation devices, such as pins.
Hope this helps.