Key result
Working calves on a ranch caused an acute grade III turf toe injury with significant damage to the plantar first metatarsophalangeal joint, plantar plate rupture, and tibial sesamoid retraction.
Why the study?
Turf toe injuries commonly affect athletes on artificial turf, but atypical causes can also lead to debilitating grade III injury.
Case Report (n=1)
Highlights an atypical mechanism (working calves on a ranch) for grade III turf toe injury.
Turf toe injuries are common, particularly in athletes competing on artificial turf. This debilitating injury and its associated sequelae can affect the long-term performance of athletes and others. In this case is presented an atypical cause for development of grade III turf toe. This case presents an acute injury with significant damage to the plantar first metatarsophalangeal joint, with plantar plate rupture and tibial sesamoid retraction secondary to injury involving working calves on a ranch. The anatomy, mechanism, and associated treatments are reviewed. The anatomical and functional interplay with this injury is discussed.
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Jeffrey D. Hogge (2023) conducted a case report in Grade III turf toe injury (n=1). Working calves on a ranch was evaluated on Grade III turf toe injury with plantar plate rupture and tibial sesamoid retraction. Working calves on a ranch caused an acute grade III turf toe injury with significant damage to the plantar first metatarsophalangeal joint, plantar plate rupture, and tibial sesamoid retraction.
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