A traumatic fracture will be very painful, and come with bruising and swelling at the site of injury. There will be difficulty or inability to bear any weight on the injured extremity. The injury site or foot may look deformed and be very tender. These fractures require immediate medical attention to optimize healing and avoid long term complications. It is highly recommended that you see a physician for any concerns with a toe or foot fracture. While some minor fractures may only require rest, it is important to rule out that nothing more serious is going on, and that the bones aren’t healing incorrectly and become misshapen or deformed resulting in chronic pain.