Contents:
- Medical Video: REMOVAL OF A TOENAIL TUMOR?!?! Abnormal Tissue Removed No Stitches No Pain
- What are the common disorders and injuries to the toes?
- Broken toes
- Hammertoe
- Toe Turf
- Bunion
- How to prevent foot disorders and injuries
- How to treat foot wounds?
- Treatment of wounds, scratches and scratches:
- Treatment of bruised feet:
- Treatment of tense toes:
- Treatment of crushed or hard toes:
- Subungual hematoma treatment (presence of blood under the nails):
- Torn nails:
- Drug therapy for pain control
Medical Video: REMOVAL OF A TOENAIL TUMOR?!?! Abnormal Tissue Removed No Stitches No Pain
The legs consist of many bones, joints, tendons, and ligaments. Each leg consists of 28 bones, 30 joints, and more than 100 muscles, tendons and ligaments, all of which work together to provide support, balance and mobility. Toes are involved in many activities, so they are easy to get hurt.
What are the common disorders and injuries to the toes?
There are many things that can damage your toes: playing sports, bumps on your feet, or wearing shoes that don't fit can cause injury to your toes. If you are an athlete, you have a higher risk of foot injuries than others because athletes place high pressure on their feet. Here we will highlight some of the most common injuries and disorders and how to recognize them.
Broken toes
Broken toes can occur when you drop something on your feet or because of a trip. If the crack is small, you can overcome it by tying it to the other toes until healed. However, if you have a large crack like in your big toe, you may need a cast or splint.
Signs of broken leg are apparent: pain, swelling, or discoloration in the area of broken bone. In more severe cases, you may find protruding bones or deformities in the legs.
Hammertoe
Hammertoe is a disorder that occurs in the legs. This usually affects the second, third, fourth, or fifth toes. Your toes will bend and can increase pressure when wearing shoes or doing activities.
Often in hammers, it's hard to find comfortable shoes. Calluses will form on the toes, between two toes or on the soles of your feet due to friction on the shoes. Some cases also experience redness or inflammation.
Toe Turf
Toe turf is a sprain in the ligament around the big toe joint. This occurs after a strong forced bow at the big toe. This usually occurs in people who wear lightweight shoes that are flexible or those who force a repetitive motion on the thumb like a dancer, for example.
Symptoms include pain and pain in the big toe joint. Doctors will recommend X-rays to ensure there are no fractures. If symptoms are mild, your doctor may only ask you to rest and use an ice bag on your feet. You can use a dome technique such as wearing stiff shoes to limit motion.
Bunion
Bunion is a condition when your big toe pushes the other toes, causing the joint in the big toe. Smaller Bunions are called bunionettes.
Symptoms include pain and pain in the big toe and are made worse by wearing narrow shoes. The more the big toe pushes against the other toes, the worse the symptoms are. In mild symptoms, simply stop wearing shoes that don't fit properly and put enough ice on your feet but in the worst case scenario, you may need to do surgery.
How to prevent foot disorders and injuries
Wearing shoes that are uncomfortable for long periods of time often causes foot injuries and disorders. To avoid this, choose a comfortable pair of shoes, supported with soft soles and good curves.
Discard worn shoes because they may not withstand impact or provide protection. If you often go walking, experts recommend that you have to buy a new pair of shoes every 3 months or after 800 km.
You have to wear socks to prevent skin blisters. Avoid walking barefoot on the streets or parks where you can step on a foreign object easily.
Reduce standing time or exercise as much as possible on hard surfaces. Use a base to reduce the pressure on your feet when you exercise. You can use tongs to cover your feet or ankles to avoid the risk of injury.
When you exercise, be safe to do:
- Stretch well before and after exercise.
- Start with easy exercise like walking before running, or gradually increasing your running distance. Do not exert energy suddenly as for a sprint.
- Be sure to clean anything that might prevent you from being able to scratch your feet while walking or exercising.
Never cut calluses with a razor or a folding knife.
How to treat foot wounds?
Treatment of wounds, scratches and scratches:
If you have cuts, scratches or scratches on your feet, you must apply pressure to stop bleeding. After the bleeding has stopped, gently wet the wound with soap and water using a washcloth.
Use clean scissors to cut the loose skin. Apply antibiotic ointment, cover with a bandage. Change every day.
Treatment of bruised feet:
Soak feet in cold water for 20 minutes.
Treatment of tense toes:
Even though your legs may look normal from the outside, there may be cracks in your leg bones. Rest your feet by soaking the feet in cold water for 20 minutes. If the pain is more than mild, protect it by tying it to the toe next to it.
Treatment of crushed or hard toes:
Apply the ice bag to that section for 20 minutes. Wash feet with soap and water for 5 minutes. Cut each small piece of torn dead skin with scissors that are cleaned with alcohol. Cover the wound with an antibiotic ointment and bandage. Change every day.
Subungual hematoma treatment (presence of blood under the nails):
Apply the ice bag to that section for 20 minutes.
Torn nails:
If your nails are almost torn, use sterile scissors to cut along the tear line. If your nails are torn out with a rough edge, leave it alone. Apply an antibiotic ointment and cover with a bandage. Change every day.
After about 7 days, the nails will be covered with new skin and not hurt anymore. It takes around 6-12 weeks for your nails to grow back fully.
Drug therapy for pain control
To relieve pain, you can use paracetamol or ibuprofen.
Don't use ibuprofen if you have stomach problems, kidney disease, are pregnant, or have been told by your doctor to avoid this type of anti-inflammatory medication. Do not use ibuprofen for more than 7 days without consulting your doctor. Do not use paracetamol if you have liver disease.
