Q. I broke my toe seven weeks ago and have been keeping it “buddy taped.” How long do I have to do this? I recently had a hip replacement on the same side as the bum toe, and need others to tape it. — ...

A sprained toe seems like a manageable, low-stakes injury until you actually have one. It’s amazing how quickly you go from “it’s just a toe” to “how can something so small cause so much agony?” ...