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Metatarsophalangeal joint structure

Known as: Metatarsal joint, joint metatarsal, Metatarsophalangeal Joints 
A spheroid joint located between the heads of the metatarsal bone and the base of the proximal phalanx of the toe.
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2013
2013
Development of an injury risk function for first metatarsophalangeal joint sprains.
INTRODUCTION Sprains of the first metatarsophalangeal (1MTP) joint, also known as turf toe, are debilitating athletic injuries… 
2003
2003
Effect of the low-Dye strap on pronation-sensitive mechanical attributes of the foot.
The low-Dye strap is used routinely to temporarily control pronation of the foot and, thereby, to diagnose and treat pronatory… 
2001
2001
A ceramic prosthesis for hallux rigidus
Abstract The early results of a ceramic prosthesis for arthroplasty of the first metatarsophalangeal joint are reported. 
2000
2000
Arthrodesis procedures for salvage of the hallux metatarsophalangeal joint.
First metatarsophalangeal (MTP) fusion has been recommended as a means to salvage various great toe deformities. These… 
Review
1994
Review
1994
Bilateral osteochondritis dissecans of the first metatarsophalangeal joint.
The authors present a review of the literature concerning the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of osteochondral defects of… 
Review
1990
Review
1990
Symptomatic bipartite sesamoids.
The great toe sesamoids have been well reported in the literature, in every aspect. Much has been written about the normal… 
1981
1981
Tarso-Metatarsal Joint Injuries in Children
  • J. Wiley
  • Journal of pediatric orthopedics
  • 1981
  • Corpus ID: 5646079
Summary: Tarso-metatarsal joint injuries do occur in the pediatric age group, and the mechanisms and patterns of injury are… 
Highly Cited
1978
Highly Cited
1978
Total replacement of the first metatarsophalangeal joint.
Various prostheses for total replacement of the first metatarsophalangeal joint for painful hallux valgus and hallux rigidus are… 
1977
1977
The frequency of partite sesamoids of the first metatarsophalangeal joint.
1968
1968
The first ray axis and the first metatarsophalangeal joint: an anatomical and pathomechanical study.