Efficacy of intra-articular hyaluronan (Synvisc<sup>®</sup>) for the treatment of osteoarthritis affecting the first metatarsophalangeal joint of the foot (hallux limitus): study protocol for a randomised placebo controlled trial

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Osteoarthritis of the first metatarsophalangeal joint (MPJ) of the foot, termed <it>hallux limitus</it>, is common and painful. Numerous non-surgical interventions have been proposed for this disorder, however there is li...

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Main Authors: Landorf Karl B, Zammit Gerard V, Menz Hylton B, Munteanu Shannon E, Handley Christopher J, ElZarka Ayman, DeLuca Jason
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2009-01-01
Series:Journal of Foot and Ankle Research
Online Access:http://www.jfootankleres.com/content/2/1/2