Toe problems in active people – from blisters to sprains to gout

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Toe problems in active people – from blisters to sprains to gout

Chris Milne

Chris Milne

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Toenails are often under pressure in the confines of a sports shoe

SPORTS MEDICINE

For such a small appendage, the toe can deliver a disproportionate number of painful conditions. While not confined to athletes, resolving these common problems is likely to result in deep gratitude from your patients

Toe pain is quite common in active people, but it rarely kills anyone. Therefore, undergraduate train­ing in this area is virtually non-existent. H