Toe Fracture Treatment in India

Aarav Sharma, a 28-year-old software engineer...

Aarav Sharma, a 28-year-old software engineer and weekend football enthusiast, was playing in a local league match when he collided with another player, feeling a sharp snap in his right big toe. He experienced immediate, severe pain, swelling, and bruising, and could not bear any weight on his foot. An X-ray at urgent care confirmed a displaced intra-articular fracture of the proximal phalanx. The orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Kapoor, recommended a closed reduction with percutaneous pinning to realign the bone fragments and ensure the joint surface was smooth to prevent future arthritis. Under local anesthesia, Aarav felt pressure but no pain as the doctor manipulated the bone and inserted two thin wires to hold it in place. He wore a rigid-soled post-op shoe for 6 weeks, with the pins removed in the clinic at week 4. After 8 weeks of physical therapy focusing on range of motion and strength, he was cleared for light jogging. Emotionally, Aarav was initially frustrated and anxious about being sidelined from his primary stress-relief activity. Post-procedure, he felt relieved the surgery was straightforward, and his disciplined approach to recovery gave him a sense of control. He returned to football 4 months later with a new appreciation for his body's resilience.