The Shape of the First Metatarsal Head and its Association with its Pronation Angle and the Presence of Sesamoid-Metatarsal Joint Osteoarthritis

Category: Bunion Introduction/Purpose: The rounded shape of the first metatarsal head’s lateral edge on the dorsoplantar radiograph of the foot is used as a qualitative evaluation of the first metatarsal pronation in hallux valgus feet. However, the relationship between the rounded shape and the met...

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Main Authors: Yoshimasa Ono MD, Satoshi Yamaguchi MD, PhD, Seiji Kimura MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2020-10-01
Series:Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2473011420S00374