How to Tape a Broken Pinky Toe for Quick Healing

How to Tape a Broken Pinky Toe for Quick Healing

Hey buddy so guess what? I totally smashed my pinky toe when I was trying to do that cool skateboard trick I saw on YouTube. Spoiler alert: It didn’t go well. Now it’s like this weird purple potato and I need to tape it up fast! So let me tell you how to tape a broken pinky toe for quick healing. Trust me, this is gonna be so funny.

Step 1: Gather Your Stuff
Okay first things first, you gotta get your supplies ready. Grab some medical tape, or duct tape if you’re feeling adventurous. And you might wanna have some scissors handy too. Seriously, no one wants to be wrestling with the tape like it’s a monster from a horror movie. You also need ice, which is basically just frozen water but somehow feels special.

Step 2: Ice It Baby
Now before we start taping that little guy, we gotta treat it right. Put some ice on your toe for about 15-20 mins so it stops looking like a grape. But don’t freeze it off! You still need it in your life for shoe shopping and dancing at parties.

Step 3: Clean It Up
Make sure your toe isn’t all gross with dirt and stuff because ew! Just wash it with soap and water cause hygiene is super important here, people! We ain’t trying to grow a science experiment on our foot.

Step 4: Tape the Toe Buddy
Grab the medical tape now (or duct tape if you’re feeling sassy) and cut off a piece that’s long enough to wrap around your pinky and maybe part of its big toe friend too. Yes, they are friends now; they have been through tough times together lol. Start wrapping slowly but firmly; don’t go all Hulk mode and crush your toe!

Step 5: The Toe Buddy System
So you might wanna buddy-tape that little guy next to its closest neighbor – the ring toe! They should stick together like besties in middle school. Just put the end of the tape on the pinky then wrap around the ring toe too! But don’t make ’em inseparable forever; they still need space to breathe!

Step 6: Test Your Moves
After taping, move around a bit like you’re auditioning for America’s Got Talent. If your cookie toe is not feeling too tight or too loose then yay, you did it right! If not, go back and readjust – nobody wants the crooked potato look.

Step 7: Chill Out
Take a deep breath because you’re done! Put that foot up somewhere comfy while binge-watching cat videos or something even better than cat videos…maybe cartoons? Give yourself a high-five (with your good hand) because you’re now officially ready for fast healing!

Frequently Asked Questions

Question: Can I use regular tape?
Answer: LOL no! Regular tape is sticky but not in a good way like friendship glue; it’s bad news for toes.

Question: How long do I keep it taped?
Answer: Umm usually until you can walk without crying…so maybe about two weeks or until you can show off that cute pinky again!

Question: Does hopping count as exercise while healing?
Answer: Totally yes! Hopping can be considered cardio…at least that’s what I’m telling myself.

Question: What if my toe turns green?
Answer: That means you’ve got an alien pinky toe now!! Just kidding – probably means visit the doc soon!

Question: Can I still wear shoes?
Answer: Sure if you want them squished up against those little piggies…but sneakers are probably better than heels right now.

Question: Should I avoid dancing?
Answer: Oh please unless you’re going for “I’m-so-sad-my-pinky-is-broken” dance moves which is kind of hilarious actually!

Question: Will this help with future toe injuries?
Answer: Well taping doesn’t prevent future accidents but at least you’ll look really smart next time by being prepared!

And there ya go pal! Follow these steps next time you find yourself wrestling with furniture or skateboard tricks gone wrong and your pinky will heal faster than ever. Good luck out there!