| Radiographic study of the size of the first metatarso-digital segment in feet with incipient hallux limitus. | |
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PMID: 18024841 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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BACKGROUND: The aim of this study is to confirm whether the absolute and relative lengths of the first metatarso-digital segment is greater than normal in incipient hallux limitus deformity. METHODS: In a sample of 144 dorsoplantar radiographs under weightbearing conditions (94 of normal feet and 50 of feet with a slightly stiff hallux), measurements were made of the relative first metatarsal protrusion, the length and width of the first metatarsal and of the proximal phalanx of the hallux, the length of the distal phalanx of the hallux, and the total length of the hallux. RESULTS: There were significant differences between the two types of feet in the relative first metatarsal protrusion, the width of the first metatarsal, the length and width of the proximal phalanx of the hallux, the length of the distal phalanx, and the total length of the hallux. CONCLUSION: The size of the first metatarso-digital segment could be implicated in the development of hallux limitus deformity. |
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Authors:
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Pedro V Munuera; Gabriel Domínguez; Jose M Castillo |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association Volume: 97 ISSN: 8750-7315 ISO Abbreviation: J Am Podiatr Med Assoc Publication Date: 2007 Nov-Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-11-20 Completed Date: 2008-04-10 Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 8501423 Medline TA: J Am Podiatr Med Assoc Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 460-8 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Podiatrics, Centro Docente de Fisioterapia y Podologia, University of Seville, C/Avicena s/n, Seville, Spain. |
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Adult Body Weights and Measures Case-Control Studies Female Hallux Limitus / pathology, radiography* Humans Male Metatarsal Bones / pathology, radiography* Toe Phalanges / pathology, radiography |
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