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  2. Metatarsophalangeal joint sprain - Wikipedia

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    Often, the injury occurs when someone or something falls on the back of the calf while that leg's knee and tips of the toes are touching the ground. The toe is hyperextended and thus the joint is injured. Additionally, athletic shoes with very flexible soles combined with cleats that "grab" the turf will cause overextension of the big toe.

  3. Sprain - Wikipedia

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    Although most sprains can be managed without surgery, severe injuries may require tendon grafting or ligament repair based on the individual's circumstances. [22] The amount of rehabilitation and time needed for recovery will depend on the severity of the sprain. [23] A foot sprain is an injury to the ligaments that connect bones within the foot.

  4. Diseases of the foot - Wikipedia

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    In such situations, the toe is strained against the front of the shoe and results in an abnormal twist. [7] Relieving pain, pressure, changing shoe wear or wearing a type of shoe insert is adequate for most people. Gout often presents with pain and tenderness at the base of the big toe. Generally women are more prone to gout after menopause.

  5. McDermott says she sees many adults overestimate their ability and skip warmups, which increases the risk of injury. These include muscle strains, sprained ankles, torn ligaments or fractures.

  6. Meniscus tear - Wikipedia

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    In older adults, the meniscus can be damaged following prolonged 'wear and tear'. Especially acute injuries (typically in younger, more active patients) can lead to displaced tears which can cause mechanical symptoms such as clicking, catching, or locking during motion of the joint. [ 1 ]

  7. Musculoskeletal disorder - Wikipedia

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    For example, in the U.S. there were more than 16 million strains and sprains treated in 2004, and the total cost for treating MSDs is estimated to be more than $125 billion per year. [30] In 2006 approximately 14.3% of the Canadian population was living with a disability, with nearly half due to MSDs. [ 31 ]

  8. Hawks power forward Onyeka Okongwu will miss two weeks with ...

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    Okongwu sprained the big toe of his left foot in Atlanta's 136-126 loss to the Bulls. He finished the game with 11 points and 12 boards. On the season, he's averaging 10.2 points and 7.0 rebounds ...

  9. Feeling so tired all the time? Iron deficiency might be the ...

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    For this reason, Cunningham emphasizes the importance of yearly blood panels that can help identify if your symptoms warrant further investigation. Heads up: Depleted energy levels affect us all.