A new classification for traumatic dislocations of the first metatarsophalangeal joint: type IIC.
The anatomy, mechanism of injury, and radiographic diagnosis of traumatic dislocation of the first metatarsophalangeal joint are discussed. Previously, three basic types of these dislocations have been described. The authors propose an additional classification which has not been previously reported.
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Department of Podiatric Surgery, Kern Hospital, Warren, Michigan.
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D000328:Adult; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000145:classification* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008297:Male; D008683:Metatarsophalangeal Joint / Q000293:injuries*; D011859:Radiography