Luke Rockhold was able to defeat opponent Tim Boetsch in a middleweight MMA bout at UFC 172. Unfortunately, Rockhold’s victory was not without his share of cuts and bruises, or injuries. Rockhold later revealed at the event’s post night press conference that he sustained a broken toe.
Rockhold displayed the X-rayed injury on Instagram. The photo indicated that Rockhold the middle toe in his right foot. According to the UFC rankings Rockhold is number 5 in the world rankings, making a title bout a possibility in the near future.
Broken toes can make pain feel like you’re trapped in a cage. If you injured your toe, see podiatrist Sharon L. Pletcher, DPM of Family Foot Center. Dr. Pletcher can attend to your foot and ankle injuries.
What to Know About a Broken Toe
Although most people try to avoid foot trauma such as banging, stubbing, or dropping heavy objects on their feet, the unfortunate fact is that it is a common occurrence. Given the fact that toes are positioned in front of the feet, they typically sustain the brunt of such trauma. When trauma occurs to a toe, the result can be a painful break (fracture). Another type of trauma that can break a toe is repeated activity that places stress on the toe for prolonged periods of time.
Symptoms of a Broken Toe
- throbbing pain
- swelling
- bruising on the skin and toenail
- inability to move the toe with ease.
- crooked or disfigured appearance
- tingling or numbness in the toe
- fever or chills throughout their body
It is best to stay off of the injured toe with the affected foot elevated on pillows. Alleviate swelling by placing an ice pack on the broken toe for 15 minutes every two hours then taping the two toes together with medical tape.
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