Broken / dislocated toe!! help?

Question

I think i have dislocated my toe, it is the 3rd toe along and its in a different position than it was before i smashed it off the door running around with my little girl, i would like to know what you people think i should do i also think it my have a break in it too, i just feel like goin to the hospital is a waste of time for a little thing like a toe, any advice is appreciated,,,,,,,,thank you guys!!!!!

Answer 1

If it's dislocated you'll definitely need to go to the hospital so they can pop it back in. It's likely they won't be able to do anything about it if it's broken (save for perhaps strapping it to another toe) but it's best to go and get it x-rayed if you think it's dislocated.

Answer 2

If you don't go to the hospital, and it is broken.......you could end up living with a problem toe for the rest of your life.

Better to get it checked. At the end of the day, the most they will do is probably strap it. You will need an X-ray probably, as they may need to straighten it.

A&E will most likely be quite at this time of day anyway.

Answer 3

I advise you to get it checked anyway, i injured my toe 5 months ago never got it checked an now i cant get rid of a persistent pain. If you leave it you may end up with longer term discomfort.  

Answer 4

You need an x-ray ASAP.  Go to the hospital, there are plenty of things that can be done for a broken toe.