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Retracted Toe Surgery Curtin

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Location: http://podiatry.curtin.edu.au/encyclopedia/toe/

Description: by Robert Haagman
Lorimer (1993; 88) describes retracted toes as, "toes which are drawn back into a dorsiflexed position and are therefore less effective in locomotion." The retraction is specific to the metatarsophalangeal joints (MPJ). Associated phalangeal joint pathologies are common with this condition.

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Author/Contact: Haagman
Institution: Curtin Podiatry Encyclopedia
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Language: English

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Added: Thu Oct 25 2007