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By Mayo Clinic staffWhile you may initially consult your family physician, he or she may refer you to a doctor who specializes in orthopedic surgery.
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You may want to write a list that includes:
- Detailed descriptions of your symptoms
- A concise explanation of how the injury occurred
- Information about other medical problems you've had
- All the medications and dietary supplements you take
- Questions you want to ask the doctor
What to expect from your doctor
During the physical exam, your doctor will check for points of tenderness in your toes. He or she will also check the skin around your injury, to make sure it's intact and that the toe is still receiving adequate blood flow and nerve signals.
- Gravlee JR, et al. Toe fractures. http://www.uptodate.com/home/index.html. Accessed Aug. 20, 2009.
- Foot: Phalangeal fractures. In: Marx JA, et al. Rosen's Emergency Medicine: Concepts and Clinical Practice. 6th ed. Philadelphia, Pa.: Mosby Elsevier; 2006. http://www.mdconsult.com/das/book/body/155303268-3/877392025/1365/151.html#4-u1.0-B0-323-02845-4..50060-3--cesec110_2641. Accessed Aug. 20, 2009.
- Toe and forefoot fractures. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00165. Accessed Aug. 20, 2009.
