"Plantar plate tears can be broadly divided into involving the 1st toe/ hallux/great toe and termed turf toe or sand toe, or the lesser metatarsals/toes 2 - 5, and termed plantar plate tears 5."
"Treatment "
"hyperflexion injury (forced plantar flexion) also known as “sand toe” as this is common in sand volleyball players and skimboarders causing injury to the dorsal capsular structures"
"hyperflexion injury (forced plantar flexion) also known as “sand toe” as this is common in sand volleyball players and skimboarders causing injury to the dorsal capsular structures"
"Turf toe injuries are graded from 1-3 in severity:"
"persistent hyper-extension of the proximal phalanx, or valgus/varus deviation of the toe"
"Morton neuroma"
Expected headings
"Variants"
"Grading"
"Treatment "
"Most turf toe injuries can be managed with rest, ice and elevation. Stiff-sole shoe or walking boot can be used as part of non-operative treatment modality. Surgical repair is reserved for severe cases that do that respond to conservative treatment options."