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7 Cards in this Set
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What is the difference between turf toe and sand toe?
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Turf toe is a metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint dorsiflexion injury
Sand toe is a plantar flexion injury |
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If a dorsal MTP dislocation is easily reducible, what does it suggest?
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The plantar plate has been damaged
MP joint is likely unstable |
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What radiographic finding is suggestive of plantar plate injury?
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Proximal shift of the sesamoids
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What is the preferred treatment for turf toe with mild sprain?
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Immediate return to play
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What is the preferred treatment for turf toe with partial tear?
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2 weeks off from play
Tape in extension |
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What is the preferred treatment for turf toe with complete plantar plate injury?
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Operative treatment
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What are two additional operative indications for either turf toe or sand Significant instability
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Associated intra—articular fracture
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