J Korean Foot Ankle Soc.  2015 Sep;19(3):128-131. 10.14193/jkfas.2015.19.3.128.

Overuse Capsuloligamentous Injury of the First Metatarsophalangeal Joint: A Case Report

• Park J
• Grindstaff TL

• KMID: 2045018
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.14193/jkfas.2015.19.3.128

Abstract

Capsuloligamentous injury at the first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint is a common traumatic injury during physical activity, particularly on artificial turf. Mechanism of injury include excessive flexion, extension, or valgus stress. We report a non-operatively treated capsuloligamentous injury at the first MTP joint, which did not occur traumatically but developed by a stress-related mechanism in a collegiate rower.

Keyword

First metatarsophalangeal joint; Turf toe; Overuse injury; Rower

MeSH Terms

Cumulative Trauma Disorders
Joints
Metatarsophalangeal Joint*
Motor Activity

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  Figure 1. The anteroposterior radiograph of the left foot revealed no abnormality at the first metatarsophalangeal joint.

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