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Mariners’ Dee Gordon Suffers Broken Toe

Mariners’ second baseman Dee Gordon was seen fielding ground balls before the team’s series opener with the Twins. This is major news for the Mariners, a team who was without Gordon after he suffered a broken toe injury.

In regards to the injury, team manager Scott Servais mentioned, “He won't do any hard running or anything for a few days. But he's feeling better.” Gordon has been wearing a walking boot recently in order to keep pressure off of his right foot. He initially suffered the injury after being hit by a foul ball; the injury was aggravated when he attempted to make a diving catch of a bloop single in shallow right field.

Broken toes may cause a lot of pain and should be treated as soon as possible. If you have any concerns about your feet, contact Dr. Kenneth Donovan from Advanced Care Foot and Ankle. Our doctor will treat your foot and ankle needs.

What is a Broken Toe?

A broken toe occurs when one or more of the toe bones of the foot are broken after an injury. Injuries such as stubbing your toe or dropping a heavy object on it may cause a toe fracture.

Symptoms of a Broken Toe

• Swelling
• Pain (with/without wearing shoes)
• Stiffness
• Nail Injury

Although the injured toe should be monitored daily, it is especially important to have a podiatrist look at your toe if you have severe symptoms. Some of these symptoms include: worsening or new pain that is not relieved with medication, sores, redness, or open wounds near the toe.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact one of our offices located in Warren, Livingston, and Toms River, NJ. We offer the newest diagnostic and treatment technologies for all your foot care needs.

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