Effect of First Ray Insufficiency and Metatarsal Index on Metatarsalgia in Hallux Valgus

Effect of First Ray Insufficiency and Metatarsal Index on Metatarsalgia in Hallux Valgus

Category: Midfoot/Forefoot Introduction/Purpose: There are two concepts that tried to explain the etiology of metatarsalgia in hallux valgus patients: First, the one that states that as the magnitude of hallux valgus increases, there is a mechanical overload of the lesser metatarsals. Second, that a...

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Main Authors: Gaston Slullitel MD, Valeria Lopez MD, Juan P. Calvi MD, Maximiliano C. Seletti MD, Carla Bartolucci MD, Gustavo Pinton MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2016-08-01
Series:Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2473011416S00055

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