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Mobbenfuhrer
29 Oct 2001, 05:39
has anyone come across a western medicine doc or clinic who seems to know ANYTHING about their alleged profession?
My broken toe has gone to three doctors, now. I'm sure it'll heal fine by itself if I make sure it doesn't cop any impact, pressure or real movement for a while.
Do you think there is a doctor out there who even knows how to strap it? Its looking doubtful.
But oh yeah, they'll prescribe their killer addictive salveless alchemy without fuss. Here, take this, kill yourself, I'm a doctor. But doesn't that kill me? (Pause). Here, take this, kill yourself, I'm a doctor.
Stuff 'em, and take more garlic.
Santos L Helper
29 Oct 2001, 07:12
Good luck finding a quack who knows anything about hands on medicine Mobes. Dr Santos suggests rest and alcohol.
Mobs
They won't do anything about broken toes, a few years ago I broke my big toe in 2 places it was really bad, no plaster, no strapping I was just told to stay off it for a week or two & use crutches. It never really healed properly, it keepes clicking in & out because nothing was done about it, broke my little toe about a month ago, I didn't even bother going to the doctors about it.
The Hitman
29 Oct 2001, 13:05
I know. I have broken a toe before, and there isn't much you can do about it.
Mine still hurts sometimes, legacy of modern medicine. :rolleyes:
The Hitman
IAMDASH
29 Oct 2001, 14:20
Mobbenfuhrer,
What toe is broken. Has it been confimed on X-ray?
Usually to hard to set so they don't bother
see http://www.bartleby.com/107/65.html
Mooster7
29 Oct 2001, 17:26
A broken toe is like a broken rib or nose. Hurts like hell, but nothing you can do about it except get tough and wait it out.
Wrap the toe in tape (not too tight) and then tape it to the adjacent toe. Try to stay off your feet, and I agree whole-heartedly about drinking lots of alcohol. :D Peace,
Mooster
Mobbenfuhrer
29 Oct 2001, 19:53
Big right toe. Small fracture, non-displaced (means it didn't go wonky, if left where it is, should heal ok).
First doc taped it to next toe, seemed smart thing to do.
Next doc didn't know what to do about it, didn't do anything.
Next doc changed to bandaging which wouldn't stay on my foot, and a metal splinty thing which did nothing but make foot sore.
Today's doc threw away the bandage and splint, apologised to me, and said nothing they do will help or hinder. Just avoid bumping it, don't put any pressure on it for the next week or so, and try not to flex it too much for the moment.
I like the last doc.
Mobs
It is good in theory, stay off it, give it plenty of rest, but when you have to work & you live by yourself, all that is impossible, next time it happens I am going to by plaster bandages & strap it myself, so it heals straight & I can still get around.
I have had enough broken bones to know how to do it.:)
Mobbenfuhrer
30 Oct 2001, 04:49
I know, its the search for the perfect answer. :confused:
Mobben,
Hope your toe is coming along okay. With your management it sounded like the Doc was in theory doing the right things but obviously this was not working in practice. May I suggest that for splinting your toe you go with the buddy taping originally performed as this probably works best(i.e taping first to second). However for it to be effective you need to use a self adhesive or sticking crepe bandage(called Coban or Coban Plus). You might be able to pick up a role at the chemist however it is relatively expensive. If you do go back to buddy splinting make sure you stick some soft gauze between your toes to avoid skin maceration between the toes. If you want to take all weight off it you could hire a non cast walking boot but again this will be costly. If I were I would you go for the Coban option. Hope this helps. Let us know how its going.
Cheers
Mobbenfuhrer
2 Nov 2001, 17:41
I've been walking ok on it without any bandaging now for 3 or 4 days ... its coming along fine.
I had a small fracture in the distal phalanx, which is apparently the end bone of the toe. There was no displacement (seems self-explanatory) and no augulation.
I have not been able to find a definition of 'augulation' ANYWHERE, our guess here is that its relative to curvature.
I reckon the first and third docs knew what they were on about, but the second was a nuf-nuf.
Anyways, its doin' well :)