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TURF TOE IN A TAEKWANDOO PLAYER: CASE REPORT

Namik Sahin1, Teoman Atici1, Sadik M. Bilgen2 and Omer F. Bilgen3

1Clinics of Orthopedics and Traumatology, SSK Hospital, Bursa, Turkey
2Clinics of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Sarıyer State Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
3Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Uludag University, Bursa, Turkey

Received 05 February 2004
Accepted 19 March 2004
Published 01 June 2004

© Journal of Sports Science and Medicine (2004) 3, 96-100
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ABSTRACT
Metatarsophalengeal joint injuries of great toe termed as ''turf toe'' can occur in many sportive activities. However, it has not been reported before in taekwondoo players. These injuries may result in significant morbidity. Turf toe injuries, which are mainly treated with conservative methods, occasionally require surgery. In this case report, we present a surgically treated turf toe in a taekwondoo player.

KEY WORDS: Turf toe, taekwondoo, treatment, surgery.
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