A: Most toe fractures (at least of the four smallest toes) are treated by taping the toe to the next one. This “buddy taping” essentially splints the toe and makes it feel more comfortable. If these ...

Q. I broke my toe seven weeks ago and have been keeping it “buddy taped.” How long do I have to do this? I recently had a hip replacement on the same side as the bum toe, and need others to tape it. — ...

I broke my toe seven weeks ago and have been keeping it "buddy taped." How long do I have to do this? Tripping over the doorstep, dropping a frozen turkey on your foot, kicking the tires on a new ...

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Q. I broke my toe seven weeks ago and have been keeping it "buddy taped." How long do I have to do this? I recently had a hip replacement on the same side as the bum toe, and need others to tape it. - ...

BOSTON - Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering your latest health questions. If you have a question, email her or message her on Facebook or X (formerly known as Twitter). Josh writes, "I was at work and ...

If you participate in physical activities on hard, slick surfaces, you may someday find yourself with turf toe. Turf toe is an injury to the big toe’s main joint. This joint is called the ...

A sprained toe seems like a manageable, low-stakes injury until you actually have one. It’s amazing how quickly you go from “it’s just a toe” to “how can something so small cause so much agony?” ...