title: Hallux, sesamoid, and first metatarsal injuries.
abstract: Hallux, sesamoid, and first metatarsal injuries are common foot injuries and have implications in the biomechanical functionality of the first ray and foot. They are essential for propulsion in normal gait. As part of the first ray, it is an important contributor to normal locomotion. Any structure disruption or injury can create angular changes or arthritis, which can have biomechanical implications, including pain, disability, compensation, swelling, and reduced range of motion.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, University of California-San Diego, 350 Dickinson Street, San Diego, CA 92103-8894, USA. dklee@ucsd.edu
authors.forename: Daniel K
authors.initials: DK
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.forename: Gerit D
authors.initials: GD
authors.lastname: Mulder
authors.forename: Alexandra K
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Schwartz
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D018409:Foot Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000379:methods; D017102:Fracture Healing / Q000502:physiology; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D006214:Hallux / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008683:Metatarsophalangeal Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D011182:Postoperative Care / Q000379:methods; D020127:Recovery of Function; D012716:Sesamoid Bones / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D016896:Treatment Outcome