A: Most toe fractures (at least of the four smallest toes) are treated by taping the toe to the next one. This “buddy taping” essentially splints the toe and makes it feel more comfortable. If these ...

Buddy taping is the practice of treating an injured finger or toe by taping it to an uninjured digit next to it. This acts as a splint, limiting the injured digit’s movement and keeping it straight ...

Q. I broke my toe seven weeks ago and have been keeping it “buddy taped.” How long do I have to do this? I recently had a hip replacement on the same side as the bum toe, and need others to tape it. — ...