MRI findings of acute turf toe. A case report and review of anatomy.
Normal anatomy of the metatarsophalangeal joint of the hallux has been well described. However, the pathologic anatomy of turf toe, a common injury among football and rugby players, has not been documented in detail. Magnetic resonance images (MRI) of a classic case of turf toe were examined and the findings were compared with MRI of a normal specimen and correlated with known features of gross anatomy. MRI findings confirmed that turf toe involves a sprain or tear of the plantar metatarsophalangeal joint capsule.
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Minneapolis Sports Medicine Center, Minneapolis 55454.
Fischer
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Fritts
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Guanche
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D000328:Adult; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000473:pathology*; D005538:Football / Q000293:injuries; D006214:Hallux / Q000293:injuries* / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D017746:Joint Capsule / Q000293:injuries / Q000473:pathology; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D012421:Rupture; D013180:Sprains and Strains / Q000473:pathology