Forced hyperextension of the 1st MTP, resulting in sprain of the plantar capsuloligamentous complex (PLC) as well as chondral and osseous i...
Acute forced hyperextension of MTP joint resulting in painful weight-bearing, pain with ROM, and especially pain with applied pressure to MTP during running or jumping (toeing off)
Swe...
Grade 1 sprain:
Ice, elevation, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
Toe spica taping with activity, which restricts excessive dorsiflexion
Gentle ROM exercises can...
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Common injury; clinical diagnosis with adjunctive radiographs typical; MRI is not often needed.
Return to play and progression of all three grades of sprains depending on severity of sy...
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