What Is Turf Toe?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
3. Statistics
Although the exact number of turf toe cases have never been clearly defined, in some sports such as rugby and football, the risk of turf toe injury is higher compared to other sports. A retrospective analysis of 5 years showed an estimated incidence of 0.062 per 1,000.
However, the numbers may be much higher among elite athletes. Turf toe injury has been ranked as the third most common injury after knee injuries and ankle traumas, resulting in loss of playing time in athletes still in university. While ankle injuries are much more common compared to turf toe injuries, this injury has been thought to account for a greater proportion of loss of playing time.
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