How Long Does A Fractured Toe Take To Heal To Resume Playing Tennis?

Posted on Thu, 1 Feb 2018

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Question : I broke my little toe last Friday. How soon can I play tennis?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Gopal (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Minimum 3 weeks.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Thanks for the question.

I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Fractures of little toes (if in good position) take minimum 3 weeks to unite so the minimum time taken to restart playing tennis would be 3 weeks. If problem like pain or stiffness persists then it may take longer time ( for physiotherapy).

Take care.

Dr. Gopal Goel, Orthopaedic Surgeon

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng