Turf Toe

Question 1

What are some key subjective findings

Answer 1

-Traumatic event
-Forced hyper motion at 1st MPJ
-Artificial/hard surfaces

Question 2

What are some significant findings

Answer 2

-Passive flexion + extension pain
-swelling, bruising and tenderness

Question 3

What are the Grades for Turf toe

Answer 3

Grade one
-sprain
-not disabling

Grade two
-Partial rupture
-Disabling

Grade three
-severe swelling
-Weakness
-Instability of joint

Question 4

How to treat Turf toe

Answer 4

Grade one
-Taping
-Rigid support of 1st ray

Grade two
-Offloading 2-4 weeks
-Return to activity with taping

Grade three
-Refer to Surgeon
-RICE
-Crutches