Arthritis of the forefoot. A review from a rheumatologic and medical perspective.

Kerr, L D · Clin Orthop Relat Res · 1998

review · Level V

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Abstract

Pain in the forefoot indicative of metatarsophalangeal synovitis often heralds the presence of significant inflammatory disease, and may be the initial presenting symptom of various systemic disorders. A review of these disorders and their rheumatologic, nonsurgical management is described.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy