Friday's SEC availability report for the Red River Shootout (7:28 p.m.)

3 hours ago, BurntOrangeMD said:

A turf toe injury is a sprain of the main joint at the base of the big toe, known as the metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint. It occurs when the big toe is forcefully bent upward (hyperextended) while the forefoot is planted on the ground and the heel is raised. This action stretches or tears the supporting soft tissues, ligaments, and tendons under the joint, collectively called the plantar complex. It is most commonly associated with football players on hard artificial turf, although it can happen on a grass field as well.

Common Symptoms

Symptoms can appear suddenly after a specific trauma or build gradually from repetitive hyper-extension. 

Pain and Tenderness: Constant throbbing or sharp pain when pushing off during walking, running, or jumping.

Swelling and Bruising: Localized inflammation around the ball of the foot that can spread across the big toe.

Limited Mobility: Inability to bend the toe up or down, coupled with a distinct loss of "push-off" strength.

Joint Instability: A popping sensation at the moment of injury, or a feeling that the joint is loose or sliding out of place. 

Injury Grading & Recovery Timelines

Physicians use a grading scale from 1 to 3 to classify the severity of the damage to the plantar complex: 

Thanks for the professional information. Sure details more answers to the question for what is turf toe. I'm not sure who wanted the ausmojo injury report which didn't seem like much fun.😁