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In certain instances, a fractured pinky toe may need additional treatment. Sometimes a complex fracture can occur, and the pieces of bone do not line up, one rotates, or there is significant separation.
Toe fractures are relatively common and frequently managed by primary care and emergency physicians. According to two reviews of orthopedic management in the primary care setting , broken toes account for approximately 9 percent of fractures treated [1,2]. Of these, over 60 to 75 percent involve the smaller toes [3,4].