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child with big toe pain

i have a 9 year old that hurt his toe it is black and blue and also swollen he said it hurt to move it and when we touch it he make very bad faces.could it be broken and does he need to see a doctor.

thank you for your help!!!


1 Comment found

    Vivian Abrams DPM

    9 10

    Yes, it could be broken and yes see a doctor (preferably a podiatrist). The only way to know is to get an x-ray and make sure one is taken of the other foot for comparison as the growth plates are still open.

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