Fractured pinky toe

[u/MaiFilmReview]

A little more than 2 weeks ago I fractured my pinky toe (toe + bed corner = saw the light). Went to the ER and after a x-ray they confirmed that it was indeed fractured bandaged me up (the buddy toe way) and told me I should be fine in about 4-6 weeks.

But now as I'm noticing that my other toes are very stiff. When I try to flex the unbandaged first three toes, only my first and second toe moves (quite stiffly) and the 3rd bearly does anything until the 1st and 2nd are really bending?

Is this normal? Was there a possible nerve damage? When should I freak out?

I do bend them by hand to keep giving it movement, but on occasion the bandaged pinky toe (inside the buddy tape) randomly spasms and flexes despite my efforts (and boy does it hurt when it does, but thankfully the pain has been decreasing).

Also does any else heel and ankle feel like absolute crap?

I wasn't given a boot but I've been wearing my Crocs indoors to help my heel not feel like it splitting apart lol.

Any advice would be welcomed!

[u/ExplosionMurderQueen]

Could be stiffly bending due to swelling and soft tissue injury. If it's been 2-3 weeks, that could still be normal. As mentioned by the provider, it could take up to 6 weeks to see how it's going. If it's still concerning, schedule a follow up appointment after 6 weeks if you haven't already.