| Literature DB >> 24482585 |
Namik Sahin1, Teoman Atici1, Sadik M Bilgen2, Omer F Bilgen3.
Abstract
Metatarsophalengeal joint injuries of great toe termed as ''turf toe" can occur in many sportive activities. However, it has not been reported before in taekwondoo players. These injuries may result in significant morbidity. Turf toe injuries, which are mainly treated with conservative methods, occasionally require surgery. In this case report, we present a surgically treated turf toe in a taekwondoo player. Key PointsMTP joint injury may occur when the joint is forced into hyperextension repeatedly if the exercise is being performed bare foot on hard and artificial surfaces.Surgery should be taken into consideration as a choice of treatment of Turf Toe.Entities:
Keywords: Turf toe; surgery; taekwondoo; treatment
Year: 2004 PMID: 24482585 PMCID: PMC3899538
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Sports Sci Med ISSN: 1303-2968 Impact factor: 2.988