DOI: https://doi.org/10.36347/sjams.2026.v14i05.003

Pages: 661-664

We report a case of severe turf toe injury with a complete medial plantar plate rupture and proximal retraction in a 31-year-old male judoka, diagnosed using magnetic resonance imaging. Patient presented with acute pain, swelling, and laxity of the first metatarsophalangeal joint following a traumatic hyperextension injury. Xray radiographs were obtained but did not show any osseous injury or significant malalignment. MRI findings revealed a complete rupture of the medial plantar plate with proximal retraction, bone marrow edema in the first metatarsal head, and associated capsuloligamentous injury, consistent with a Grade 3 turf toe injury (Thevendran et al., 2021). This case underscores the critical role of advanced imaging in delineating the extent of soft tissue and osseous lesions for optimal management of complex sports-related foot injuries.