According to Elon’s men’s basketball coach Matt Matheny, freshman basketball guard Seth Fuller may be undergoing surgery for his broken toe. Fuller has been wearing a protective walking boot on his right foot for over a month, but despite this, he has made short appearances in two games. Coach Matheny shared, “We’re thinking red shirt. We’ll know soon. We’re trying to decide if he needs surgery or not, but it’s not getting better.” Originally, the team had thought it was something relatively minor, like turf toe. Unfortunately for Fuller and his team, he has numerous very small fractures in his big toe.  

A broken toe can be very painful and lead to complications if not properly fixed. If you have any concerns about your feet, contact Dr. Harris L. Klear from Burlington County Podiatry Associates. Our doctor 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 one of our offices located in Marlton and Delran, NJ . We offer the newest diagnostic and treatment technologies for all your foot and ankle needs.