Broken toe - help??

[katie_and_toto]

I've broken my toe, went to the walk-in centre and I have to 'buddy tape' my broken toe to the one next to it, but I forgot to ask, do I need to tape it overnight as well, or just during the day? If anyone knows, thanks!

 

[Gorgeous George]

You will need to tape it all off the time otherwise it won't heal properly. Hope you're feeling better soon.

 

[katie_and_toto]

Thank you, that's what I was thinking

I've got to tape it for 4 weeks

 

[E_Lister]

Awwww, are you still able to ride?

And, if you are in significant pain, a useless proverb for you -
"Break one on the other foot, then it evens out and you don't feel anything!"

Hope you feel better soon!

 

[katie_and_toto]

Thanks

Well I'm not supposed to do any strenuous exercise for 4 weeks, so no dog agility with Teddy dog

But I'll have to not ride for a week or two because I can't get my jod boots on, so I'll have to wait until my toe has healed a bit

 

[Sprout]

As gorgeous_george said - keep it taped, and try to elevate it when you can to reduce swelling.

Hope it heals quickly - I have broken a couple, and it took about 6 weeks before they were completely pain free.