Rehabilitation following turf toe injury and plantar plate repair.
The evaluation and diagnosis of turf toe injuries is improving as it becomes a more recognized pattern of injury to the hallux metatarsophalangeal joint. With an understanding of the anatomy of the injury and the ability to focus on important diagnostic and radiographic clues, turf toe can be diagnosed, assessed, and treated accurately, with surgical repair when indicated. Regardless of the grade of injury, rehabilitation of the athlete under the guidance of a physical therapist or athletic trainer is critical to complete recovery. With appropriate care, athletes can successfully return to play and efficiently reach their preinjury level of participation.
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Foot and Ankle Surgery, Washington University, 14532 South Outer Forty Drive, Chesterfield, St Louis, MO 63017, USA. mccormickj@wudosis.wustl.edu
Jeremy J
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McCormick
Robert B
RB
Anderson
D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery; D018409:Foot Injuries / Q000534:rehabilitation* / Q000601:surgery; D006214:Hallux / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008683:Metatarsophalangeal Joint / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D014034:Toes / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery