Management of the Arthritic Forefoot
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Rheumatoid diseases frequently involve the forefoot producing severe hallux valgus and dislocated metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joints. One must stress the importance of continual evaluation of the foot in these patients. The relationship of midfoot and hindfoot deformities, especially pronation deformities, to the forefoot is essential. Nonoperative treatment can be highly effective and consists of skin and nail care and proper shoes which enclose and support early deformities. Operative care now spans the gamut from excising all or part of the MTP joints, to silicone implant arthroplasty of the MTP joints.
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1983 ◽
Vol 41
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pp. 194-195
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1970 ◽
Vol 28
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pp. 156-157
1991 ◽
Vol 49
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pp. 236-237
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1985 ◽
Vol 49
(4)
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pp. 207-213
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1985 ◽
Vol 49
(8)
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pp. 573-578
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1993 ◽
Vol 2
(3)
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pp. 52-55
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