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.
Knowing the cause of your broken toe is important. The most likely cause as mentioned in the broken toe overview section is trauma and/or injury to the toe. Trauma to the foot can also cause toe injuries.