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metatarsophalangeal joint (MTP)

Pathology: - arthritis - 1st metatarsophalangeal joint is a frequent site of gout - osteoarthritis also occurs at 1st metatarsophalangeal joint [1,2]

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synovial joint (diarthrosis)

References

  1. Kienhorst LB, Janssens HJ, Fransen J et al Arthritis of the first metatarsophalangeal joint is not always gout: a prospective cohort study in primary care patients. Joint Bone Spine. 2014 Jul;81(4):342-6. PMID: 24468668
  2. Zammit GV, Munteanu SE, Menz HB. Development of a diagnostic rule for identifying radiographic osteoarthritis in people with first metatarsophalangeal joint pain. Osteoarthritis Cartilage. 2011 Aug;19(8):939-45. PMID: 21619934 Free Article

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