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Introduction Hallux varus is a clinical condition characterized by medial deviation of the great toe at metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint. This condition may present with varying degrees of severity, causes, and symptoms. Adult acquired hallux varus deformity is commonly iatrogenic, commonly resulting from surgery for hallux valgus. A patient may have..
Published: | 08/08/2023 |
Authors: | Munir U, Morgan S |
Introduction Morton neuroma is a compressive neuropathy of the forefoot interdigital nerve. Neuropathy is mainly due to compression and irritation at the plantar aspect of the transverse intermetatarsal ligament. It is not a true neuroma as the condition is degenerative rather than neoplastic. It is also referred to as Morton..
Published: | 22/05/2023 |
Authors: | Munir U, Morgan S |
Continuing Education Activity Morton neuroma is a compressive neuropathy of the interdigital nerve in the forefoot due to compression and constant irritation at the plantar aspect of the transverse intermetatarsal ligament. It is not a true neuroma as the condition is degenerative rather than neoplastic. It is also referred to..
Published: | 25/10/2022 |
Authors: | Munir U, Morgan S |
Continuing Education Activity Hallux varus is a clinical condition characterized by medial deviation of the great toe at the metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint. This condition has multiple etiologies and patients may present with various symptoms and with varying severity of hallux varus. Adult acquired hallux varus deformity is commonly iatrogenic, occurring..
Published: | 25/09/2022 |
Authors: | Munir U, Morgan S |
Background This study evaluates the impact of preoperative education on the length of hospital stay after foot and ankle surgery. There are several studies on the benefits of preoperative education prior to hip and knee arthroplasty, especially their role in facilitating early discharges. But studies on the benefits of foot..
Published: | 23/12/2021 |
Authors: | Thomas T, Khan S, Saldanha K, Morgan S, Stott R |
Abstract Hallux varus is a rare foot deformity due to iatrogenic, post-traumatic, idiopathic, inflammatory, spontaneous, or congenital pathologies. Acquired hallux varus, in particular, iatrogenic type, is the commonest. The primary pathology is the abnormal musculotendinous forces secondary to soft tissue or bony imbalance exerting varus deforming force. Understanding the anatomy..
Published: | 15/12/2021 |
Authors: | Dhotare S, Morgan S |
Background Hallux Valgus associated with medial column instability (disrupted Meary’s line) can be corrected either with Lapidus-Akin or Scarf-Akin procedure. This study compares these two procedures to ascertain if type of surgical procedure performed affects the correction achieved and recurrence rate at 6 months following operative intervention. Materials and Methods..
Published: | 25/11/2020 |
Authors: | Thomas T, Khan S, Morgan S, Ballester J |
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