An injury to a ligament of the toe when the joint is carried through a range of motion greater than normal, but without dislocation or fracture; or an injury resulting from tensile force to muscle or tendon of the toe.
Symptoms:
Pain in the toe
Tenderness
Pain with toe movements
Bruising
Loss of ROM in the toe
Swelling in the toe
Causes:
Jamming your toe into something
Landing awkwardly after jumping
Stopping suddenly
Having your toe collide with the front of your shoe
Stubbing your toe into something hard while walking
