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Right big toe lump & pain

Discussion in 'Ask your questions here' started by Unregistered, Feb 21, 2009.

  1. Unregistered

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    Hi! Back in 1998, I had a skid where I work slam down and broke the bone at the joint right below the nail. I haven't had any problems except once in a while mild pain when the weather changes.

    Just recently, I have started having sharp pains at the area of the former fracture and I noticed I have a lump now. If I attempt to touch it, it's extremely painful and just tonight, I had some problems for the first time walking with it.

    Any suggestions or advice? T
     
  2. FootDoc

    FootDoc New Member

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    If your description as to the precise location of your toe fracture was right on, it sound like the fracture invaded the joint and that would mean damage to the joint cartilage. Intra-articular fractures are notorious for creating traumatic arthritis. But it's been 10 years, and I would have to question whether the sudden occurrence of a painful lump at that site is necessarily associated with such osteoarthritis. It is absolutely essential that lumps be evaluated by a hands-on examination, and I would encourage you to seek direct evaluation of it from a podiatrist or other appropriate specialist without delay. Better safe than sorry.
     
  3. Unregistered

    Unregistered Guest

    Thank you. I do have osteoarthritis (I'm 51) and a node on my finger, but this is so different and does seem to be right where I had the fracture. It just popped up out of the blue. My thoughts were right away that it's not part of the osteoarthritis myself and I'll be contacting my doctor on Monday. Thanks again.
     
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