title: Osteoarthritis involving the metatarsophalangeal joints and management of metatarsophalangeal joint pain via injection therapy.
abstract: Osteoarthritis is one of the most common conditions affecting the foot. It is a common cause of metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint pain. In this article, the disease process is discussed with respect to its clinical appearance and its relationship to MTP joint pain. A simple diagnostic test is described to help differentiate mechanical MTP joint pain from true joint pathologic conditions and a technique to control MTP joint pain via injection therapy is presented.
authors.affiliation: Gouverneur Hospital, New York.
authors.forename: M C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Boxer
mesh_terms: D000700:Analgesics / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007270:Injections, Intra-Articular; D008683:Metatarsophalangeal Joint / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000150:complications*; D010146:Pain / Q000188:drug therapy*
chemical_list: D000700:Analgesics