Yes, I hit my next-to-the-big-toe and broke it but didn't know it so I didn't go to the doctor. So after a few months of putting up with the pain and it staying swollen I went to the doctor. I had broke the joint. They removed the joint; fused the bone together;put a pin thru it that stuck out of the end of my toe. Had to leave the pin in for six weeks, wearing that gorgeous surgical shoe. DON'T PUT IT OFF - GO GET IT X-RAYED! I know as women we are strong but sometimes we just gotta give in. :D