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2.  Turf Toe Is An Injury Where You Tear The Capsule Surrounding The Joint At the Base Of The Toe.  This May Lead To: ◦ Instability/Dislocation Of The Joint At The Base Of The Toe ◦ Accelerated Cartilage Wear Of The Big Toe ◦ Arthritis Of The Big Toe

3.  Running And Jumping Repeatedly On Turf  Jamming The Toe  Bad Footwear

4.  Stiffness  Swelling  Limited Range Of Motion  Pain  Discoloration

5.  R.I.C.E (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation)  Anti-Inflammatory Medication  Special Footwear Inserts  X-Ray  Surgery  Short Leg Cast  Walker Boot

6.  Proper Shoes  Switch To Grass Or Dirt Instead Of Turf

7.  Three Weeks Of Rest Should Occur To Allow The Joint Capsule To Heal.  Special Inserts May Be Used To Limit The Range Of Motion From Further Damage On The Joint Capsule  Ask Doctor To Evaluate Your Feet For Possible Inserts To Control Motion Of The Inflamed Joint.

8.  If A Player Returns To Early To Their Sport After A Turf Toe Injury, The Injury May Come Back.  Bone Spurs May Occur Which Severely Limit The Range Of Motion Of The Toe Joint. If Bone Spurs Occur, Surgery May Be Needed.

9.  http://orthopedics.about.com/cs/toeproblem s/a/toeproblems_5.htm http://orthopedics.about.com/cs/toeproblem s/a/toeproblems_5.htm  http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/turf- toe?page=8 http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/turf- toe?page=8