Presentation
An occult fracture of the proximal phalanx may be present. When you classify these injuries, they can be a sprain, partial tear, or a complete tear. Injuries There are many factors implicated with an increased incidence of turf toe. [huffpost.com]
[…] hyperextension or hyperflexion of the MTP of great toe turf toe Sports medicine A ligamentous sprain of the metatarsophalangeal–MTP joint of the great toe affecting athletes in various sports–baseball, football, soccer played on artificial turf Clinical Commonly presents [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]
Characteristics/Clinical Presentation It is characterized by pain as a first symptom, localized swelling, ecchymosis and stiffness of the joint. [physio-pedia.com]
Entire Body System
- Pain
Tenderness Swelling Bruising Limited movement Pain when moving the toe or walking If you experience severe pain in your big toe or pain that lasts longer than 48 hours, contact your primary care provider or an orthopedic specialist for diagnosis and treatment [bonejoint.net]
Symptoms: The most common symptoms of turf toe include pain, swelling and limited joint movement at the base of one big toe. If caused by a sudden forceful motion, the injury can be painful immediately and worsen within 24 hours. [sportsptcenters.com]
Once the pain and swelling have subsided, physical therapy can be helpful to stretch the first MTP joint with range-of-motion exercises. [luriechildrens.org]
To increase the range of motion and reduce the pain, passive joint mobilizations are indicated. [physio-pedia.com]
MTP of great toe turf toe Sports medicine A ligamentous sprain of the metatarsophalangeal–MTP joint of the great toe affecting athletes in various sports–baseball, football, soccer played on artificial turf Clinical Commonly presents as an intensely painful [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]
- Inflammation
See Sports dermatology. turf toe ( tŭrf tō ) Sprain and subsequent inflammation of the first metatarsophalangeal joint. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]
Treatment: Rest, ice, compress and elevate (R.I.C.E) Use over-the-counter medication such as ibuprofen to control pain and reduce inflammation. [sportsptcenters.com]
To control inflammation and assist the healing of the soft tissues, pulsed ultrasound or ionophoresis can be applied. [physio-pedia.com]
- Ecchymosis
Characteristics/Clinical Presentation It is characterized by pain as a first symptom, localized swelling, ecchymosis and stiffness of the joint. [physio-pedia.com]
The patient will have plantar swelling, tenderness and ecchymosis (Figure 5). The vertical Lachman's test will be positive (Figure 6). Varus and valgus instability will be present. [huffpost.com]
- Severe Pain
Tenderness Swelling Bruising Limited movement Pain when moving the toe or walking If you experience severe pain in your big toe or pain that lasts longer than 48 hours, contact your primary care provider or an orthopedic specialist for diagnosis and treatment [bonejoint.net]
Treatment
Anderson, MD -Turf Toe: Anatomy, Diagnosis, and Treatment, Clin Sports Med. 2010 Apr;29(2):313-23 Levels of evidence : A ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Robert B. Anderson, MD, Kenneth J. Hunt, MD, Jeremy J. [physio-pedia.com]
Treatment These injuries have the potential to become a chronic problem. Most athletes and coaches perceive this injury as a small, trivial injury. Most athletes return to sports without sufficient time for healing and recovery. [huffpost.com]
As with all joint injuries, early treatment leads to the best range-of-motion in the future. Treat mild cases of turf toe like other mild sprains or strains; PRICE them. Protect your toe. Rest your toe; stay off your feet. [bonejoint.net]
[…] metatarsophalangeal–MTP joint of the great toe affecting athletes in various sports–baseball, football, soccer played on artificial turf Clinical Commonly presents as an intensely painful, swollen, red, accompanied by acute flexor and extensor tendinitis Treatment [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]
Treatment: Rest, ice, compress and elevate (R.I.C.E) Use over-the-counter medication such as ibuprofen to control pain and reduce inflammation. [sportsptcenters.com]
Etiology
[…] plantar capsule and the collateral ligaments, the MTP joint is dynamically stabilized by the flexor hallucis brevis (FHB)(the hallucal sesamoids embedded in the FHB tendons), the adductor hallucis and the abductor hallucis tendons. [2] Epidemiology /Etiology [physio-pedia.com]
Epidemiology
Additionally to the plantar capsule and the collateral ligaments, the MTP joint is dynamically stabilized by the flexor hallucis brevis (FHB)(the hallucal sesamoids embedded in the FHB tendons), the adductor hallucis and the abductor hallucis tendons. [2] Epidemiology [physio-pedia.com]
Prevention
—played on artificial turf Management Ice, NSAIDS, immobilisation, rest, footwear designed for artificial turf, increased stiffness of shoe plus taping help to prevent hyperextension or hyperflexion of the MTP of great toe turf toe Sports medicine A ligamentous [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]
How to Prevent Turf Toe Athletes with turf toe are prone to re-injury. Taking the following precautions can help prevent a recurrence. [luriechildrens.org]
Foot and Ankle, Foot Pain, Injury Prevention Turf toe is a common condition with a unique name. [bonejoint.net]
–Sports Injuries Mechanisms Prevention Treatment – Williams & Wilkins (1994) p. 620 Levels of evidence: D ↑ Thompson FM, Hamilton WG – Problems of the second metatarsophalangeal joint,Orthopedics 10:83, 1987 ↑ Gerard V.YU, Molly S.Judge, Justin R. [physio-pedia.com]
This will lead to chronic disability and prevent the athlete from competing. Most of these injuries can be treated conservatively with ice, rest, taping, and orthotics (rigid Morton's extension) (Figure 8). [huffpost.com]