Turf Toe Symptoms & Diagnosis

Symptoms

Symptoms include:

• Pain and tenderness in the ball of the foot and the big toe
• Swelling and bruising of the ball of the foot and the big toe
• Inability to bear weight on the ball of the injured foot
• Inability to push off on the big toe
• Reduced range of motion in the big toe

Diagnosis

The doctor will ask about your symptoms and how you injured your toe. The doctor will examine your toe to assess the stability of the joint and the severity of the injury.

Tests may include:

• X-rays —to make sure that no bones are broken
• MRI scan —to determine if a ligament has torn completely (rarely needed)