Podiatry Consultation

Fracture of left great toe

SPECIALTY
Podiatry

CHIEF COMPLAINT
Fracture of left great toe

COMMENTS TO SPECIALIST
The patient is an 18-year-old male presenting with a great toe injury. He complains of pain, swelling and bruising. The X-ray shows acute intra-articular fracture of the distal phalangeal base. The patient displays:

• Antalgic gait
• Decreased range of motion in the interphalangeal joint (IP)

MAIN QUESTION
Please provide treatment recommendations.

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