Big Toe Sprain

Big Toe Sprain

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Bone, Muscle, & Joint
Diseases & Conditions
Contributed byMaulik P. Purohit MD MPHApr 03, 2018

The topic Big Toe Sprain you are seeking is a synonym, or alternative name, or is closely related to the medical condition Turf Toe.

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  • Turf Toe is a common injury characterized as a sprain of the big toe joint (the metatarsophalangeal joint). It typically occurs when the big toe joint is forcibly bent upward. This can result in jamming of the toe
  • The big toe consists of two joints. The larger of the two joints is the metatarsophalangeal joint or MTP joint in which the first long bone of the foot (metatarsal) connects to the first bone of the toe (phalanx)
  • The MTP joint is surrounded by vital structures that hold it in place to prevent it from dislocating. The structures surrounding this joint is known as the plantar complex
  • Turf Toe may be the result of a repetitive injury that occurs with regular running or jumping. And, athletic participants of a variety of sports are known to sustain Turf Toe injuries
  • This type of injury is often reported in American football players; nevertheless, individuals who participate in soccer, basketball, gymnastics, and even dance, may have an increased risk of Turf Toe
  • The treatment of Turf Toe usually consists of conservative methods such as rest, ice, compression, and elevation (termed as ‘RICE’). If the injury is treated early and appropriately, then the prognosis is usually excellent

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