Is My Toe Broken Quiz

There is no unusual pressure, and nothing feels constricting.

Footwear began to feel snug, so I removed or loosened it.

Swelling is increasing, or a wrap or bandage feels uncomfortably tight.

Pressure is rapidly increasing with severe pain, numbness, or a color change.

The skin is intact, without a cut or abrasion.

There is a small superficial scrape away from the most painful area.

There is a cut, split blister, or bleeding area over or near the injury.

There is a deep or gaping wound, uncontrolled bleeding, or visible bone.

I can wear my usual footwear and complete routine activities comfortably.

I prefer a roomier shoe or have made small activity adjustments.

I cannot tolerate my usual footwear or have stopped several normal activities.

Even loose footwear or basic movement causes severe pain, making essential activities very difficult.

Its color and temperature appear the same.

I noticed a brief color change that resolved, or I am uncertain about a small difference.

It remains unusually pale, bluish, or cooler than the matching toe.

It is becoming darker, markedly blue or pale, and cold compared with the other toes.

There is no unusual redness, warmth, or drainage.

There is mild localized redness that is not expanding.

Redness or warmth is increasing, or fluid is draining from a wound.

Redness is spreading, there are red streaks or foul drainage, or I also have fever or chills.

There was no specific impact, twist, or crushing event.

I lightly bumped or stubbed it, and the initial pain settled quickly.

I forcefully stubbed or twisted it, or an object landed on it, and pain persisted.

It was crushed, struck at high force, or displaced during the injury.

I do not have pain at rest or at night.

I occasionally notice a mild ache, but it does not disrupt rest.

Pain persists at rest or repeatedly disturbs sleep.

Severe, unrelenting pain prevents rest or wakes me repeatedly.

It appears to have the same alignment and length.

I am unsure whether there is a subtle difference.

Swelling obscures the shape, but the alignment may have changed.

It is clearly bent, rotated, shortened, or pointing in an unusual direction.

I have not noticed swelling or bruising.

There is mild swelling or a small, localized bruise.

Swelling is marked, or bruising extends beyond the immediate impact spot.

Swelling developed rapidly or feels tense, with extensive dark bruising or pressure on the skin.

There is no continuing pain, or it resolved quickly.

The pain is steadily improving.

The pain has stayed about the same or has gradually worsened despite rest.

The pain is rapidly worsening, severe, or difficult to control with basic self-care.

Sensation feels normal.

There was brief mild tingling that has fully resolved.

Tingling or reduced sensation is continuing.

There is complete loss of feeling or numbness that is spreading or worsening.

I noticed no crack, snap, pop, or sudden change in shape.

I am not certain what I heard or felt at the time.

I heard or felt a distinct crack, snap, or pop without an obvious shape change.

I heard or felt a crack and the toe immediately looked displaced or deformed.

There is no distinct tender area.

Tenderness feels broad and mainly affects the surrounding soft tissue.

There is a precise tender spot directly over a toe bone or joint.

One bony spot is extremely painful even with very light touch.

I can walk normally without toe pain.

I notice mild discomfort, but my walking pattern is unchanged.

I limp, avoid pushing off that foot, or shift weight away from the toe.

Pain prevents me from taking normal steps or bearing weight on that foot.

Its movement feels normal and comfortable.

Movement is slightly reduced because of mild soreness or stiffness.

Movement is very limited by pain or swelling.

I cannot move it, or even a small attempted movement causes severe pain.