Big toe bent back or jammed

Overview

Common on artificial turf.

Stiff shoes help.

When to get medical care

Causes

Caused by injury.

OwieClear has pages on 1 condition that can cause big toe bent back or jammed. Each shows how soon to get care.

Common causes

• Turf toeOften treated at home

  A sprain of the big toe joint from bending it back too far, common in football and soccer on artificial turf.

What you can do at home

• Rest.
• Ice.

Medicines

Stiff shoes or taping.

At the doctor

Diagnosed by exam.

Questions you may be asked

• Injury

The exam

A toe exam.

Tests

• X-ray

Prevention

Protect toes.

• Proper shoes

Check your symptoms

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