Toe Injury

When to Call Your Doctor - Call Your Doctor Now

Call Your Doctor Now (night or day) If

  • You think you have a serious injury
  • Injury looks like a dislocated joint (crooked or deformed)
  • Bleeding that hasn't stopped after 10 minutes of direct pressure
  • Cut or scrape is very deep (e.g., can see bone or tendons)
  • Skin is split open or gaping and may need stitches
  • Blood present under the nail is causing severe pain
  • Toenail is torn from a crush injury or cut
  • Dirt or grime in the wound is not removed after 15 minutes of scrubbing
  • Toenail is completely torn off
  • Base of toenail has popped out from under skin fold
  • Cut or scrape looks infected (redness, red streak or pus)

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