 [ Symptoms ] what to do if i get a Broken Toe? [ Disease ] 1)To help decrease pain and swelling in a broken toe, elevate the foot, ice the injury, and stay off the foot. 2)Depending on the severity of the fracture, the toe may need to be put back into place (reduced), and some compound toe fractures may require surgery.3) Most broken toes heal without complications in six weeks.