Twins outfielder Byron Buxton recently had an MRI on his foot that revealed a hairline fracture on his big toe. Consequently, Buxton is expected to miss some time from gameplay but the team hopes that he will recover quickly from the injury. However, the team expects the outfielder to be ready to join the team soon since the injury isn’t too significant. In regards to the injury, Buxton stated, “I'm going to always try to play with it. I will probably let it sit for the next couple of days or let the symptoms go down a little bit and see what I can tolerate” He suffered the injury when he fouled a ball off his foot during a minor league rehab game for Class AAA Fort Myers. He remained in the game for its entirety and discovered the injury after it was over.

A broken toe can be very painful and lead to complications if not properly fixed. If you have any concerns about your feet, contact one of our podiatrists from Sayville Foot Care. Our doctors will treat your foot and ankle needs.

What to Know About a Broken Toe

Although most people try to avoid foot trauma such as banging, stubbing, or dropping heavy objects on their feet, the unfortunate fact is that it is a common occurrence. Given the fact that toes are positioned in front of the feet, they typically sustain the brunt of such trauma. When trauma occurs to a toe, the result can be a painful break (fracture).

Symptoms of a Broken Toe

• Throbbing pain
• Swelling
• Bruising on the skin and toenail
• The inability to move the toe
• Toe appears crooked or disfigured
• Tingling or numbness in the toe

Generally, it is best to stay off of the injured toe with the affected foot elevated.

Severe toe fractures may be treated with a splint, cast, and in some cases, minor surgery. Due to its position and the pressure it endures with daily activity, future complications can occur if the big toe is not properly treated.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact our office located in Sayville, NY . We offer the newest diagnostic and treatment technologies for all your foot and ankle needs.