Turf toe is a sprain of the great
toe joint, occurring when the joint over-extends.
It is a common football injury with a high prevalence on artificial turf. Thus providing the name of the condition, it is not exclusive to football. However, turf toe can occur anytime the joint is already extended.
A force pushing you backwards will jolt the joint into suddenly hyperextending. Over time this one-time injury can cause breakdown of the joint. The motion in this joint will become limited and painful. A spur, known as a dorsal bunion, often forms on the top of the metatarsal bone. This becomes arthritis, further restricts the joint and causes additional pain.
It is a common football injury with a high prevalence on artificial turf. Thus providing the name of the condition, it is not exclusive to football. However, turf toe can occur anytime the joint is already extended.
A force pushing you backwards will jolt the joint into suddenly hyperextending. Over time this one-time injury can cause breakdown of the joint. The motion in this joint will become limited and painful. A spur, known as a dorsal bunion, often forms on the top of the metatarsal bone. This becomes arthritis, further restricts the joint and causes additional pain.
Turf toe is progressive and gets
worse with time and continued activity. The sooner it is treatment, the faster
it will improve and have the pain controlled. If you are concerned that you
have turf toe, or any other foot injury from sports, visit your podiatrist for
immediate treatment.
If you have any question about problem with your
foot, please contact our Family Foot Care at
704 -786-4482 or visit at http://www.familyfootcare.info/.
704 -786-4482 or visit at http://www.familyfootcare.info/.
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