I think you've just solved my problem too.
My monitor seems to have problems with his foot, and it sounds awful familiar like the situation you had, because I thought it was broken too. I went to see a guy who knew alot about reptiles, not a vet, just a guy. My instinct was right, just keep an eye on it and feed him lots of calcium, thanks, saved me a trip to the vet! =]
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