How to Treat a Stubbed Toe

Video Transcript

"You know, at some point in time, all of us are going to incur some type of medical problem or minor injury. I am Captain Joe Bruni. And what I want to talk about is how to treat a stubbed toe. Stubbed toe can be a pretty painful experience. The first step is to evaluate to see if there's actually been a wound created after the toe has been damaged or stubbed. If there's been a wound, clean the wound out to remove any dirt or debris that may have gotten into the wound to prevent secondary forms of infection from occurring. Some type of soap and water or antiseptic solution for first aid can be used to clean the wound area. Then ice can be applied to reduce swelling and pain. Ice should be applied in twenty minute increments of twenty minutes on, and twenty minutes off to avoid having some type of cold injury from the ice pack itself occur. After the application of ice, the tow could be splinted, or taped to the toe next to it to reduce mobility and keep that toe from flexing or bending. Over the next few days, rest and avoid using that toe until the healing process takes place and has occurred. I'm Captain Joe Bruni. Stay safe, and we'll see you next time."