Definition:

An injury caused by a crushing blow to the toes is different from all other injuries in the amount and unpredictability of the damage that is caused, the amount of scar tissue and the time required for healing.

Symptoms:

• Pain in the toe
• Stiffness in the toe
• Possible laceration
• Possible fracture

Causes:

• Heavy object falling on toe
• Heavy object rolling on toe
• Entrapment

Treatment:

• Wound care
• ROM and stretching exercises to toes
• Foot intrinsic strengthening