[Injuries of the toes].

Abstract

Toe injuries are common in clinical practice and cover a wide spectrum, from simple fractures and dislocations to complex tendon and soft tissue injuries. While most injuries can be conservatively treated, displaced fractures, open injuries or relevant loss of function require a differentiated surgical approach. Rare but prognostically important entities, such as décollement injuries or proximal tendon ruptures pose a particular challenge. A structured clinical examination supported, if necessary, by imaging is essential for making the correct diagnosis and deciding on the appropriate treatment. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the diagnostics, surgical and conservative treatment options as well as possible complications and their management.