Ryan Howard Fractured Toe

Ryan Howard can not catch a break!!! Literally. The latest injury he has suffered was a broken big toe. And how did he do it?? Dropping a lead pipe on it. He suffered a chip (or avulsion) fracture off the big toe. Hopefully it just missed the joint. If it didn't, there is a chance he may develop arthritis in the joint. The good news is that they said he does not need to wear a camwalker like he did when he ruptured his Achilles tendon last year. He also has a wedding coming up in December and they said should be fine by then.

Chip or avulsion fractures can occur at any bone. It usually involoves ligaments or tendons that can cause a sudden contraction that "avulses" or "chips" off a potion of the bone. The X-rays show an example of this.
 So how does one treat this? It depends on how big the fracture is, if it is located in the joint, and if there is displacement. Some may require a screw or a pin to help fixate the fracture.


One should always seek their Podiatrist for treatment for any toe fracture. If a toe is broken, there is something that can be done with them besides just splinting it.

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