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metatarsophalangeal joint
anatomy
Also known as: MTP joint
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degenerative joint disease
- In joint disease: Degenerative joint disease
The first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint, located between the big toe and the rest of the foot, naturally bears heavy loads and is a common site of osteoarthritis. Regular wearing of high-heeled shoes and repetitive microtrauma are associated with the development of osteoarthritis of the first MTP joint.…
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hammertoe
turf toe
- In turf toe
… involving the big toe (hallux) metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint of the foot. The term turf toe was coined in 1976 after it was found that the frequency of injuries to the MTP joint of the big toe was increased in gridiron football players who wore relatively flexible soccer-style shoes when playing…
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