• Br J Sports Med · Dec 2004

    Case Reports

    Unusual stress fractures of the proximal phalanx of the great toe: a report of two cases.

    • G C Pitsis, J P Best, and M R Sullivan.
    • Southern Districts SPORT Specialists, Sylvania Waters, NSW 2224, Australia. g.pitsis@student.unsw.edu.au <g.pitsis@student.unsw.edu.au>
    • Br J Sports Med. 2004 Dec 1; 38 (6): e31.

    AbstractStress fractures of the toes are rare. Most reported fractures of the proximal phalanx of the great toe have been associated with halux valgus deformity. Two cases are presented that illustrate several unique features of this rare injury which have not been reported before. One of the cases went on to non-union, requiring bone grafting and internal fixation.

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