Definition:

An injury to a ligament of the MTP when the joint is carried through a range of motion greater than normal, but without dilocation or fracture; or an injury resulting from tensile force to muscle or tendon of the MTP.

Symptoms:

• Pain in the great toe
• Swelling in the great toe
• Loss of ROM in the great toe
• Pain with walking

Causes:

• Forced hypertension of great toe

Treatment:

• Period of immobilization
• Progress to ROM and stretching
• Foot intrinsic muscle strengthening