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  • Sports Medicine
  • Orthopedics
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Turf toe, a sprain of the 1st metatarsophalangeal joint, emerged with artificial turf and flexible footwear in football.
  • It classically involves hyperextension, injuring the plantar capsuloligamentous complex.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze turf toe injuries in athletes.
  • To highlight optimal conservative and surgical treatment options for recovery.

Main Methods:

  • Review of MR imaging advancements for diagnosing 1st metatarsophalangeal joint injuries.
  • Analysis of the plantar capsuloligamentous complex in turf toe injuries.

Main Results:

  • MR imaging effectively identifies injured plantar structures.
  • Imaging helps assess the severity and chronicity of turf toe injuries.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding the 1st metatarsophalangeal joint's complex anatomy is crucial for diagnosing turf toe.
  • Effective management strategies, including conservative and surgical options, are essential for athlete recovery.