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Mesh term Hallux Rigidus

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Foot Deformities, Acquired
Joint Diseases

Description

A condition caused by degenerative arthritis (see OSTEOARTHRITIS) of the METATARSOPHALANGEAL JOINT of the great toe and characterized by pain and limited dorsiflexion, but relatively unrestricted plantar flexion.



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