How is a toe fracture treated?
Caregivers pay close attention to fractures near growth plates. Ask your child’s caregiver if your child’s fracture may affect his bone growth. Your child’s treatment will depend on which toe is broken, and the type of fracture he has. Your child may need to do one or more of the following to treat the fractured toe: • Buddy taping: Your child’s caregiver will put a small bandage between the fractured toe and the toe next to it. Then the caregiver will tape both toes together with adhesive tape. This helps to support and prevent movement of your child’s broken toe so that it can heal. Give your child wide shoes with stiff soles to wear. These will also help to prevent movement and protect your child’s toe. • Special shoe: The caregiver may give your child a special shoe or walking cast to wear. This will prevent movement and protect your child’s toe so it can heal. This shoe may also make it easier for your child to walk. • Ice, elevate, and rest: Put crushed ice in a plastic bag or us
