AN OPERATION FOR HALLUX RIGIDUS
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Hallux rigidus
An estimated 40% of the US population have foot problems.Of all patients aged over 50 years, 2.5% report degenerative arthritis of the first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint, termed 'hallux rigidus'. First MTP osteoarthritis is the most common arthritic condition in the foot.Progression of great toe arthritis is associated with pain and loss of motion. Non-surgical intervention begins with shoe ...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: BMJ
سال: 1927
ISSN: 0959-8138,1468-5833
DOI: 10.1136/bmj.1.3467.1095-a