Osteochondral defects of the first metatarsal head in adolescence: a stage in the development of hallux rigidus.
The cases are presented of five adolescents in whom there was an osteochondral defect of the first metatarsal head. The significance of this lesion is discussed.
Thomas
A P
AP
Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, Northfield, Birmingham, U.K.
Dwyer
N S
NS
D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D005531:Foot Deformities, Acquired / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D006214:Hallux / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008683:Metatarsophalangeal Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D010007:Osteochondritis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D011859:Radiography; D014033:Toe Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*