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Abstracts on foot problems from proceedings of orthopaedic meetings & societies

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Proximal MT Osteotomy Wheeless

Location: http://www.wheelessonline.com/ortho/proximal_metatarsal_osteotomy_for_hallux_valgus

Wheeless' Textbook of Orthopaedics
indicated for moderate to severe deformities (HV angle of 13 to 20 deg);
- proximal osteotomy may be combined w/ other hallux valgus reconstructive procedures such as Silver procedure (resection of medial eminence)...
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Radiographic Evaluation of Hallux Valgus

Location: http://www.rad.washington.edu/anatomy/halluxvalgus.html

Radiographic Evaluation of Hallux Valgus
Hallux valgus is a common foot disorder of several etiologies, which can lead to significant foot pain and deformity. Little has been published in the radiographic literature about the pre- and postoperative radiographic findings of this very common and very treatable cause of foot pain.
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Surgery vs Orthosis vs Watchful Waiting for Hallux Valgus JAMA

Location: http://jama.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/full/285/19/2474

A Randomized Controlled Trial
Markus Torkki, MD; Antti Malmivaara, MD,PhD; Seppo Seitsalo, MD,PhD; Veijo Hoikka, MD,PhD; Pekka Laippala, PhD; Pekka Paavolainen, MD,PhD JAMA. 2001;285:2474-2480.
Conclusions Surgical osteotomy is an effective treatment for painful hallux valgus. Orthoses provide short-term symptomatic relief.
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Turf Toe Dislocation of MTP Great Toe Wheeless

Location: http://www.wheelessonline.com/ortho/turf_toe_dislocation_of_mtp

Turf Toe is a tear of joint capsule from MT head which results in subluxation or dislocation of first MTP joint
- caused by hyperextension (most common), hyperflexion, or valgus injury;
- associated with decreased ROM at first MTP joint & its sequele can include hallux rigidus, and can exacerbate sesamoiditis;
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