what does turf toe look like

Turf toe typically looks like swelling and bruising at the base of the big toe. The toe may appear red and swollen, sometimes slightly misaligned or dislocated in severe cases. The skin around the joint of the big toe is often tender, and there can be visible bruising. The injury causes the big toe joint to be painful, swollen, and bruised, making it difficult to move or put weight on the toe. In severe cases, the toe might appear unstable or out of place due to ligament damage.