I m pretty sure I broke my 4th toe 7 weeks ago. It still swells and is purple. I haven t stopped exercising (eliptical and walking). How do I know if it is the break that is causing the pain and swelling/bruising or if it is a tendon? An X-ray wont show that and if it is a tendon, then what???
Hi, thank-you for providing the brief history of you. A thorough musculoskeletal assessment is advised along with MRI/CT. As, you have injured your toes, and the swelling and purple taking an MRI or CT will be good to understand. Also, now understanding that what is happening in the soft tissues is important. Kindly avoid weight-bearing and have a check done. Due to million of fracture or any soft tissue Injury certain times swelling doesn't go and delay done by patient to undergo for checkup also makes some differences. Kindly get a clinical assessment along with an MRI or CT and have a proper examination. Feet are very important for the human body to keep the functionality. RegardsJay In Chat Doctor. 