Ultrasonic evaluation of the abductor hallucis muscle in hallux valgus: a cross-sectional observational study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The aim of the study was to investigate the abductor hallucis muscle characteristics, defined as dorso-plantar (DP) thickness, medio-lateral (ML) width, and cross-sectional area (CSA) in relation to the severity of hallux valgus usin...

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Main Authors: Stewart Sarah, Ellis Richard, Heath Mike, Rome Keith
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2013-01-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
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Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2474/14/45