Impact Testing. Impact Testing. The purpose of impact testing is to measure an object's ability to resist high-rate loading. It is usually thought of in terms of two objects striking each other at high relative speeds.
3. Get a cast. If more than one toe is broken or other bones of the forefoot are injured (such as the metatarsals), then your doctor might apply a plaster or fiberglass cast to your entire foot. Short-leg walking casts are also recommended if the fragments won't stay snugly together.
Pain while putting pressure on the toe is a common broken big toe symptom. If your big toe doesn't hurt to walk on, however, that doesn't mean it's not broken. If you suspect a break, you should see a doctor even if you aren't in pain.