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Wheeless' Textbook of Orthopaedics
hallux rigidus results from degenerative changes at the first MTP joint;
- this may be more disabling than hallux valgus, because pt is unable to achieve relief even when not wearing shoes;
- it is a frequent complaint of runners;
- there is limitation of motion and pain at the MTP joint of the great toe secondary to repetitive trauma and DJD;
- because the great toe has limited dorsiflexion, puff of during ambulation can be painful;
- loss of motion is due to new growth of bone around dorsal articular surface of first metatarsal head
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