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World J Orthop. Jun 18, 2023; 14(6): 471-484
Published online Jun 18, 2023. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v14.i6.471
Published online Jun 18, 2023. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v14.i6.471
Table 1 Inclusion and exclusion criteria
| Inclusion criteria | Exclusion criteria |
| Acute toe phalanx fractures | Toe sesamoid fractures |
| Stress toe phalanx fractures | Toe joint dislocation without fracture |
| Elite or recreational athletes | Toe joint fracture dislocation |
| Return rate to sporting activity reported | Toe ligament injuries |
| Time to return to sporting activity reported | No sporting outcome data reported |
| Two or more injuries reported | Concomitant upper or lower limb fractures |
| Peer-reviewed journals | Reviews, case reports, abstracts, or anecdotal articles |
| English language | Animal, cadaver, or in vitro studies |
- Citation: Robertson GAJ, Sinha A, Hodkinson T, Koç T. Return to sport following toe phalanx fractures: A systematic review. World J Orthop 2023; 14(6): 471-484
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2218-5836/full/v14/i6/471.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5312/wjo.v14.i6.471