Management of Athletic Turf Toe Using Biologics

Turf toe is a common injury in a variety of different athletes, especially those involved in contact sports played on rigid surfaces. It is caused by a hyperextension injury to the hallux metatarsophalangeal joint resulting in attenuation or tearing of the plantar capsular ligamentous complex. Treatment generally consists of nonoperative measures such as rest, ice, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, taping, a stiff-sole shoe, walking boot, or casting. There has been a recent increase in the use of biologics, such as platelet-rich plasma and autologous conditioned plasma for the treatment of a variety of orthopaedic conditions.

Source: Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics - March 1, 2016 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Aaron V. Mares, Ryan Schreiter, Carola F. van Eck, Robert Blanc, Volker Musahl Source Type: research