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Turf toe

Turf toe

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A sprain of the big toe joint resulting from injury during sports activities.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Preteen
6-13
Teenager
14-18
Very common
Young adult
19-40
Very common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very common
Senior
60+
Very common

Symptoms

Breast pain
Toe swelling
Big toe swelling
Toe tenderness
Big toe pain

Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Turf toe
Naproxen
Ibuprofen
Acetaminophen

Procedures

Ratings show how effective doctors think these procedures are at treating Turf toe

Surgery

Toe surgery

Other treatments

Rest, ice, compression, elevation (RICE)
Physical therapy

Risk factors

Personal

Athlete

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