Fractures of multiple phalanges are common (Figure 3). Radiographic studies of a toe should include anteroposterior, lateral, and oblique views (Figure 1). The proximal phalanx is the toe bone that is closest to the metatarsals. Clin OrthopRelat Res, 2005(432): p. 107-15. He is diagnosed with a Zone II base of 5th metatarsal fracture and is recommended for internal fixation. An AP radiograph is shown in FIgure A. If an avulsion fracture results in a large displaced fracture fragment, however, your doctor may need to do an open reduction and internal fixation with plates and/or intramedullary screws. If irreducible, refer to Orthopaedics. Sesamoid bones generally are present within flexor tendons in the first toe (Figure 1, top) and are found less commonly in the flexor tendons of other toes. Fractures of the lesser toes are four times as common as fractures of the first toe.3 Most toe fractures are nondisplaced or minimally displaced. Note that where there is bruising and swelling of toe 2, 3, 4 or 5 but no significant deformity and no open wound, it may be reasonable to diagnose a fracture clinically (i.e. Even with proper healing, your foot may be swollen for several months, and it may be hard to find a comfortable shoe. Closed reduction, buddy taping, and early motion to prevent stiffness, Closed reduction and full time extension splinting, Open reduction and repair of the central slip of the extensor tendon, Open reduction and repair of the volar plate. ball striking fingertip), leads to tearing of the collateral ligaments and shearing of the volar plate off of the base of middle phalanx, commonly seen with small avulsion fracture of the base of the middle phalanx, middle phalanx remains in contact with condyles of proximal phalanx, base of middle phalanx not in contact with condyle of proximal phalanx, volar plate can act as block to reduction with longitudinal traction, results from rupture of one collateral ligament, with the other remaining intact, one of proximal phalangeal condyles buttonholes between the central slip and lateral band, results from rupture of one collateral ligament and at least partial avulsion of volar plate from middle phalanx, if simple dorsal dislocation, reduce with force directed volarly and in flexion, if complex dorsal dislocation, reduce with hyperextension of middle phalanx followed by palmar force, if rotatory volar dislocation, reduce by applying traction to finger with MCP and PIP joints in 90 of flexion, flexion relaxes volarly displaced lateral band, allowing it to slip back dorsally, dorsal dislocation that is stable after reduction, in closed dorsal dislocations, reduction is usually prevented by, in open dorsal dislocations, reduction is usually prevented by dislocated FDP tendon, in lateral dislocations, reduction is usually prevented by lateral band interposition, perform dorsal approach with incision between central slip and lateral band, PIP flexion contracture (pseudoboutonniere), may develop but usually resolves with therapy, PIPJ fracture-dislocations can be volar or dorsal, volar lip fractures are the most common fracture pattern seen with dorsal dislocations, highly comminuted fracture may occur, known as "pilon", in dorsal PIPJ fracture-dislocations, hyperextension leads to failure of the volar plate resulting in rupture or avulsion of the middle phalangeal volar lip, in volar PIPJ fracture-dislocations, hyperflexion leads to failure of the central slip resulting in rupture or avulsion of the middle phalangeal dorsal lip, axial loading of the finger with the PIPJ in flexion or extension leads to dorsal and volar fracture-dislocations, respectively, mount of P2 articular surface involvement), regardless of treatment, must achieve adequate joint reduction for favorable long-term outcome, articular surface reconstruction is desirable, but not necessary for a good clinical outcome, PIP subluxation inhibits the gliding arc of the joint and leads to a poor clinical outcome, highly comminuted "pilon" fracture-dislocations, reduction of the middle phalanx on the condyles of the proximal phalanx is the primary goal, adequate volar exposure of the volar plate requires resection of, DIPJ dislocations are usually dorsal or lateral, often associated with open wounds due to tight soft tissue envelope, associated with avulsion of dorsal lip/terminal tendon, associated with avulsion of volar lip/FDP, if dorsal DIPJ dislocation, reduce with longitudinal traction, direct pressure on dorsal aspect of distal phalanx, and DIPJ flexion, perform thorough irrigation and debridement if open, tuft fractures require no specific treatment, can consider temporary splinting, and rarely may require pinning, in closed dorsal DIPJ dislocation, volar plate interposition is most common block to reduction, FDP may be blocking reduction if injury is open, in volar DIPJ dislocation, terminal tendon interposition can prevent reduction, perform FDP repair if dorsal fracture-dislocation where FDP is attached to volar fragment, may require percutaneous pinning to support nail bed repair, highly community injuries without significant soft tissue loss or vascular injury, highly comminuted injuries with significant soft tissue loss or neurovascular injury, Lunate Dislocation (Perilunate dissociation), Gymnast's Wrist (Distal Radial Physeal Stress Syndrome), Scaphoid Nonunion Advanced Collapse (SNAC), Carpal Instability Nondissociative (CIND), Constrictive Ring Syndrome (Streeter's Dysplasia), Thromboangiitis Obliterans (Buerger's disease). The olecranon bone graft was found to be safe and easy to harvest. While on call at the local rural community hospital, you're called by an emergency medicine colleague. Most patients have point tenderness at the fracture site or pain with gentle axial loading of the digit. They are often noted to be in the more common of all upper extremity fractures and present with a long list of post-injury complications regardless of treatment, most commonly in relation to finger and hand function. frequent injury encountered in primary care setting, base of 5th metatarsal fractures account for 25% of all metatarsal fractures, athletes, military recruits, and manual laborers, plantarflexion and hindfoot inversion leads to zone 1 fractures, repetitive microtrauma leads to zone 3 fractures, concomitant midfoot injuries (i.e. Copyright 2003 by the American Academy of Family Physicians. Nondisplaced phalanx fractures are managed with splint immobilization. Interosseus muscles and lumbricals insert onto the base of the proximal phalanx and flex the proximal fragment. They can also result from the overuse and repetitive stress that comes with participating in high-impact sports like running, football, and basketball. Acute pain management. Unlike an X-ray, there is no radiation with an MRI. Returning to activities too soon can put you at risk for re-injury. Fractures of the toe are one of the most common lower extremity fractures diagnosed by family physicians. AO PEER. Diagnosis can be made clinically and are confirmed with orthogonal radiographs. In many cases, a stress fracture cannot be seen until several weeks later when it has actually started to heal, and a type of healing bone called callus appears around the fracture site. Fracture of the toe bones are mainly caused by different types of injuries, such as stubbing one or more toes or foot, dropping weighty objects on the toes etc. In children, a physis (i.e., cartilaginous growth center) is present in the proximal part of each phalanx (Figure 2). Examination reveals a well-aligned foot with ecchymosis and swelling on the plantar aspect of the 1st MTP joint. An MRI is performed and selected cuts are shown in Figures B and C. What is this patients diagnosis? without X-ray) with management as below (ie simply buddy-tape the affected toe and wear firm-soled shoes for 3 weeks), Figure 1: Seymour Fracture of the Great Toe (SH I with associated Nail Plate displacement). AAOS does not endorse any treatments, procedures, products, or physicians referenced herein. The big (1st) toe has an important role in toe-off phase of gait; suspected fractures should be formally diagnosed with xray with any fractures followed up in with the orthopaedics team. and C.W. Flexor and extensor tendons insert at the proximal portions of the middle and distal phalanges. Rotator Cuff and Shoulder Conditioning Program. It is also important to check for significant nailbed injury. Toe fractures are common in children In most cases, this is done by simply adjusting the direction of traction to correct any shortening, rotation, or malalignment. X-ray shows an avulsion fracture at the base of the fifth metatarsal (arrow). Finger (Phalanx) Fracture Proximal Middle Distal Examination Evaluate for tendon damage Always look for a second fracture Imaging Hand Xrays to rule out additional fractures Comminuted tuft fracture Tuft's fracture Stable Longitudinal fracture Usually non-displaced and stable Transverse fracture Evaluate for angulation/displacement Wear supportive shoe until pain resolves (usually 3 weeks). Most fractures can be seen on a routine X-ray. Patients with closed, stable, nondisplaced fractures can be treated with splinting and a rigid-sole shoe to prevent joint movement. It is one of the most common fractures of the foot and has unique characteristics that make it more likely to require surgery. A 26-year-old professional ballet dancer presents with insidious onset of right midfoot pain which began 6 months ago. This represents 10% of all hand fractures. Foot Ankle Int, 2015. The distal phalanx and border digits are most commonly injured. Radiographs are shown in Figure A. Referral is indicated in patients with circulatory compromise, open fractures, significant soft tissue injury, fracture-dislocations, displaced intra-articular fractures, or fractures of the first toe that are unstable or involve more than 25 percent of the joint surface. combination of force and joint positioning causes attenuation or tearing of the plantar capsular-ligamentous complex, tear to capsular-ligamentous-seasmoid complex, tear occurs off the proximal phalanx, not the metatarsal, cartilaginous injury or loose body in hallux MTP joint, articulation between MT and proximal phalanx, abductor hallucis attaches to medial sesamoid, adductor hallucis attaches to lateral sesamoid, attaches to the transverse head of adductor hallucis, flexor tendon sheath and deep transverse intermetatarsal ligament, mechanism of injury consistent with hyper-extension and axial loading of hallux MTP, inability to hyperextend the joint without significant symptoms, comparison of the sesamoid-to-joint distances, often does not show a dislocation of the great toe MTP joint because it is concentrically located on both radiographs, negative radiograph with persistent pain, swelling, weak toe push-off, hyperdorsiflexion injury with exam findings consistent with a plantar plate rupture, persistent pain, swelling, weak toe push-off, used to rule out stress fracture of the proximal phalanx, nonoperative modalities indicated in most injuries (Grade I-III), taping not indicated in acute phase due to vascular compromise with swelling, stiff-sole shoe or rocker bottom sole to limit motion, more severe injuries may require walker boot or short leg cast for 2-6 weeks, progressive motion once the injury is stable, headless screw or suture repair of sesamoid fracture, joint synovitis or osteochondral defect often requires debridement or cheilectomy, abductor hallucis transfer may be required if plantar plate or flexor tendons cannot be restored, immediate post-operative non-weight bearing, treat with cheilectomy versus arthrodesis, depending on severity, Can be a devastating injury to the professional athlete, Posterior Tibial Tendon Insufficiency (PTTI). Type I fractures are due to the longitudinal force applied through the physis, which splits the epiphysis from the metaphysis. He states he has a 30-year-old lumberjack who earlier today was playing softball in the county championship when he slid into home plate in the bottom of the 9th inning. Because it is the longest of the toe bones, it is the most likely to fracture. Diagnosis can be made clinically and are confirmed with orthogonal radiographs. Healing of a broken toe may take from 6 to 8 weeks. Operative treatment of intra-articular fractures of the dorsal aspect of the distal phalanx of digits. In which of the following scenarios would early surgical intervention be indicated? Eves, T., Oddy, M.J. Do broken toes need follow up in fracture clinic? In this case, history of trauma, minimal degenerative changes and cortical irregularity along the distal phalanx of the great toe helped in making the diagnosis. The most common symptoms of a fracture are pain and swelling. He complains of pain and swelling. In this case, the phalanx fracture is non displaced and there are no surgical indications. Tetanus vaccination if indicated, Fractures through the growth plate (Salter-Harris I - IV), Non displaced: Buddy tape toes and use firm soled shoe or walking boot (CAM) for 3 weeks Orthopaedic team management is necessary in the case of toe fractures with associated open nailbed injury (Seymour fractures). No sensory or vascular deficits are present. 5th Metatarsal Base Fractures are among the most common fractures of the foot and are predisposed to poor healing due to the limited blood supply to the specific areas of the 5th metatarsal base. Lisfranc injury), divided into tuberosity, base, metadiaphysis, diaphysis, neck, and head, is primarily cancellous and highly vascularized, site of peroneus brevis and lateral band of plantar fascia insertion, open apophysis or os peroneum may be confused for fracture (comparison radiographs warranted), has no tendinous attachments and is vascular watershed, peroneus tertius inserts on dorsal diaphysis, articulates with proximal phalanx to form metatarsophalangeal joint, blood supply provided by metaphyseal vessels and diaphyseal nutrient artery, fifth metatarsal forms lateral border of forefoot, functions as a lever in gait during push-off, Due to long plantar ligament, lateral band of the plantar fascia, or contraction of the peroneus brevis, Involves the 4th-5th metatarsal articulation, Distal to the 4th-5th metatarsal articulation, Associated with cavovarus foot deformities or sensory neuropathies, Narrow fracture line without intramedullary sclerosis, Widened fracture line with intramedullary sclerosis, Widened intramedullary canal with no callus, antecedent pain in setting of stress fracture, rapid increase in workload or change in training regimen, tenderness to palpation along bone at fracture site, excessive lateral wear pattern on shoe treads, evaluate for lateral ligamentous instability and whether varus hindfoot is correctable, pain with resisted foot eversion (indicates peroneal tendon weakness), intramedullary sclerosis and lack of periosteal callus reaction indicative of chronicity, callus forms medially first and progresses laterally, plantar fracture gap lends poor prognosis, plantarflexed first metatarsal and high Meary's angle indicating cavovarus deformity, suspicion for stress fracture with equivocal radiographs, to evaluate degree of fracture healing in setting of delayed/nonunion or following surgical fixation, suspicion for stress fracture with equivocal radiographs or bone scan, zone 1 fracture without rotational displacement, union achieved by 8 weeks, fibrous unions are infrequently symptomatic, early return to work but symptoms may persist for up to 6 months, high non-union rate and risk of re-fracture approaching 33% in zone 2 fractures, zone 1 fractures with rotational displacement or skin tenting, zone 2 (Jones fracture) in elite or competitive athletes, minimizes possibility of nonunion or prolonged restriction from activity, zone 3 fractures in athletic individuals, cavovarus alignment, or with sclerosis/nonunion (Torg Types 2-3), bony union rates approaching 100% in most series, salvage for nonunion following intramedullary screw fixation, early data show plate and screw construct has equivalent strength to intramedullary fixation, advance weight bearing as tolerated by pain, advance weight bearing with signs of radiographic callus (around 4-6 weeks), zone 3 fractures often require 6-7 weeks of non-weight bearing immobilization, reports of extracorpeal shock wave with similar union rates as internal fixation for zone 3 stress fractures, patient supine with bump under hip and fluoroscopy immediately available, short longitudinal incision proximal to tuberosity, parallel with plantar surface, blunt dissection past sural nerve branches to tuberosity, between peroneus longus and brevis tendons, using fluoroscopy, K-wire starting position superior and medial on tuberosity ("high and inside" position), k-wire does not need to be passed further than the metatarsal curvature, k-wire placed intramedullary, fluoroscopy to confirm location, soft tissue protector placed and wire may be removed or cannulated drill used to open canal and drill pilot hole, sequentially tap to be able to place screw, tap can be used to measure appropriate length screw, 4.5mm, 5.5mm, or 6.5mm diameter partially-threaded screw placed, recommended to use the largest diameter screw that can be accommodated, if fracture gap persists or in cases of nonunion/revision, bone graft material may be added at fracture site, short period of non-weight bearing (1-3 weeks) followed by protected weightbearing and beginning therapy focusing on range of motion and non-impact aerobic exercises, running and impact activities commenced at 6 weeks if surgical site pain-free and signs of radiographic callus, longitudinal incision centered over proximal 5th metatarsal, typical plantar fracture gap and/or rotational displacement able to be reduced, 3mm plate bent to contour to plantar-lateral surface of bone to compress fracture, nonunion rates for Zone 2 injuries are as high as 15-30%, zone 2 and zone 3 fractures due to vascular supply, smaller diameter screws (<4.5mm) associated with delayed or nonunion, nutritional (vitamin-D) or hormonal (thyroid) deficiencies, revision intramedullary screw fixation with use of bone grafting, return to sports prior to radiographic union, fracture distraction or malreduction due to screw length, screws that are too long will straighten the curved metatarsal shaft or perforate the medial cortex, screw that is too short will not compress fracture, cavovarus foot deformity, stress fractures, vitamin-D insufficiency, removal of intramedullary screw, internal fixation with surgical correction of cavovarus deformity if present, leave screw in place until end of patient's athletic career, rare complication following intramedullary screw fixation, screw head left prominent can irritate sural nerve branches, prominent screw head impinging on nerve branches, dorsolateral branch of sural nerve within 2-3 mm of tuberosity, prevented by using tissue protector during procedure and sinking screw head, uncommon, result of zone 1 fracture nonunion after initial conservative treatment, fragment excision and reattachment of peroneus brevis tendon, Posterior Tibial Tendon Insufficiency (PTTI). We help you diagnose your Toe fractures case and provide detailed descriptions of how to manage this and hundreds of other pathologies. A fractured toe may become swollen, tender and discolored. Fractured toes usually present with localised bruising and swelling. The distal phalanx is the most common location for a non-physeal injury which typically involves a crushing mechanism, and the most common location for physeal injury is the proximal phalanx. Kannus et al. A 34-year-old male sustains the closed finger injury shown in Figure A one week ago. Patients should limit icing to 20 minutes per hour so that soft tissues will not be injured. (SBQ17SE.3) If the bone is out of place and your toe appears deformed, it may be necessary for your doctor to manipulate, or reduce, the fracture. Copyright 2023 Lineage Medical, Inc. All rights reserved. (Right) X-ray shows a fracture in the shaft of the 2nd metatarsal. It is also detected that sports persons get broken toes due to over stress on certain toes. Distal Radius Buckle (Torus) Fracture This fracture is a common injury in children. What is the best form of management? Using ice, keeping weight off your foot and elevating your foot can help decrease recovery time. most common in third decade of life. Treatment involves immobilization or surgical fixation depending on location, severity and alignment of injury. Kay, R.M. Although referral rarely is required for patients with fractures of the lesser toes, referral is recommended for patients with open fractures, fracture-dislocations (Figure 5), displaced intra-articular fractures, and fractures that are difficult to reduce. A 20-year-old male military recruit slams his index finger on a tank hatch and sustains the injury seen in Figure A. . Turf Toe is a hyperextension injury to the plantar plate and sesamoid complex of the big toe metatarsophalangeal joint that most commonly occurs in contact athletic sports. In children, toe fractures may involve the physis (Figure 2). torus fracture plastic deformation Complete fractures Fracture location and pattern proximal-third, middle-third, distal-third apex volar or apex dorsal pattern Presentation Symptoms forearm pain and . One of the most common foot fractures in children, Open fractures require irrigation & debridement, Nail-bed injuries involving the germinal matrix should be repaired, Displaced intra-articular fractures of the hallux require reduction. An avulsion fracture is also sometimes called a "ballerina fracture" or "dancer's fracture" because of the pointe position that ballet dancers assume when they are up on their toes. (Right) The bones in the angled toe have been manipulated (reduced) back into place. A 28-year-old male injures his hand while playing basketball and presents to the emergency room. She has pain and inability to bear weight on her injured foot. This page will discuss ankle and foot fractures and the role that physiotherapists play in the rehabilitation of such injuries. A fracture of the toe may result from a direct injury, such as dropping a heavy object on the front of your foot, or from accidentally kicking or running into a hard object. Proximal phalanx fracture toe orthobullets are metal plates that fit over the toes of the foot and help fix fractured bones in the proximal phalanx. Stable, reduced phalanx fractures are immobilized but require close monitoring to ensure maintenance of fracture reduction. (SBQ07SM.41) He was initially treated with a short leg splint, non-weight bearing and elevation. When this happens, surgery is often required. The stubbed great toe: a cause of occult compound fracture and infection. Despite theoretic risks of converting the injury to an open fracture, decompression is recommended by most experts.5 Toenails should not be removed because they act as an external splint in patients with fractures of the distal phalanx. This is called a "stress fracture.". A 55 year-old woman comes to you with 2 months of right foot pain. Phalanx Dislocations are common traumatic injury of the hand involving the proximal interphalangeal joint (PIP) or distal interphalangeal joint (DIP). According to two reviews of orthopedic management in the primary care setting , broken toes account for approximately 9 percent of fractures treated [ 1,2 ]. This is when the fracture line extends through the physis or within the growth plate. J AmAcad Orthop Surg, 2001. Toe fractures, especially intra-articular fractures, can result in degenerative joint disease, and osteomyelitis is a potential complication of open fractures. Started in 1995, this collection now contains 6407 interlinked topic pages divided into a tree of 31 specialty books and 722 chapters. They account for 10% of all fractures and 1.5% of all ED visits. The reduced fracture is splinted with buddy taping. A person viewing it online may make one printout of the material and may use that printout only for his or her personal, non-commercial reference. Buddy taping the small finger to the ring finger, Immobilization of the MCP in flexion and the PIP and DIP in extension with a custom splint, Type in at least one full word to see suggestions list, Cleveland Combined Hand Fellowship Lecture Series 2018-2019, PIP Dorsal Fracture Dislocation - Timothy Fei, MD. A fractured toe may become swollen, tender, and discolored. Follow-up radiographs may be taken three to six weeks after the injury, but they generally do not influence treatment and probably are not necessary in nondisplaced toe fractures. 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