Unusual fracture-dislocation of the great toe: case report

Area of Science:

• Orthopedic Surgery
• Traumatology
• Podiatric Medicine

Background:

• Fracture-dislocations of the great toe are rare injuries.
• Existing literature provides limited information on this specific type of trauma.
• Understanding the mechanism is crucial for effective treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present a unique case of great toe fracture-dislocation.
• To review the current literature regarding this injury.
• To discuss a potential mechanism of injury.

Main Methods:

• Case presentation of a patient with great toe fracture-dislocation.
• Comprehensive literature review of similar injuries.
• Analysis of biomechanical factors to propose an injury mechanism.

Main Results:

• The presented case highlights an unusual pattern of great toe fracture-dislocation.
• Literature review confirmed the rarity and paucity of documented cases.
• A plausible biomechanical mechanism for the injury is discussed.

Conclusions:

• This case underscores the need for awareness of unusual great toe injuries.
• Further research is warranted to fully elucidate the mechanisms and optimal management.
• Reporting rare cases contributes valuable data to orthopedic literature.