Pros: a. Early movement can be given b. Quicker recovery and return to normal activities c. Can be performed as daycare surgery without hospital admission
Cons: a. May not be possible to do in severely comminuted fracture
Option 2. Toe strapping
Pros: a. Fracture heals well in 4 to 6 weeks b. Patient can walk in a padded shoe
Cons: a. May result in a bony bump after fracture healing