The severity of a turf toe can be classified based on the clinical findings. This can help guide management of the athlete.
Patient selection: athlete with turf toe
Parameters:
(1) injury to plantar structures
(2) swelling
(3) ecchymosis
(4) joint
Parameters
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
injury to plantar structures
sprain
partial tear
complete tear, hallux flexion weakness
swelling
local
moderate
marked
ecchymosis
none to minimal
mild to moderate
significant
joint
minor
restricted motion due to pain
instability of hallux MTP joint
Grade
Management
1
symptomatic care, can return to play if tolerated
2
walking boot with or without crutches, rest for up to 2 weeks, may need taping
3
long-term immobilization or surgery, may need to recover up to 16 weeks, consider taping
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Specialty: Surgery, orthopedic
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