Buddy taping is an easy and convenient way to treat an injured finger or toe. Buddy taping refers to the practice of bandaging an injured finger or toe to an uninjured one. The uninjured digit acts as ...

A: Most toe fractures (at least of the four smallest toes) are treated by taping the toe to the next one. This “buddy taping” essentially splints the toe and makes it feel more comfortable. If these ...

Another name for a broken toe is a toe fracture. Each toe is made up of several bones. One or more of these bones may be fractured after an injury to the foot or toes. Broken toes usually result from ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Q: I broke a toe seven weeks ago and have been keeping it “buddy taped.” How long do I have to do this? I recently had a hip replacement on the same side as ...

What Is a Broken Toe? A broken toe is when you break a bone in one of your toes. Each of your toes has three bones, except for the big toe, which has two. A break can happen when you stub your toe ...