A Novel Radiographic Measurement Method for the Evaluation of Metatarsophalangeal Joint Dislocation of the Lesser Toe in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis

• Published in: International journal of environmental research and public health Vol. 18; no. 14; p. 7520
• Main Authors: Ohashi, Hideki, Nishida, Keiichiro, Nasu, Yoshihisa, Saiga, Kenta, Nakahara, Ryuichi, Horita, Masahiro, Okita, Shunji, Ozaki, Toshifumi
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Basel MDPI AG 15.07.2021; MDPI
• Subjects: Activities of daily living; Ankle; Bone surgery; Bones; Disease; Fingers & toes; Joint replacement surgery; Orthopedics; Pain; Questionnaires; Rheumatism; Rheumatoid arthritis; Surgeons; Trends; Japan

Dorsal dislocation of metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joints of the lesser toe frequently occurs in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and may cause painful and uncomfortable plantar callosities and ulceration. The current study examined the reliability and clinical relevance of a novel radiographic...