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Podiatry and Medical - Set 2

Category - Podiatry Part II

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Which of the following clinical terms can be defined as the limitation of motion of proximal phalanx at the first metatarsophalangeal joint (MPJ) in the sagittal plane?

Hallux rigidus
Hallux limitus
Hallus valgus
Pes planus

Explanation

Answer − B − The clinical term that can be defined as the limitation of motion of proximal phalanx at the first metatarsophalangeal joint (MPJ) in the sagittal plane is Hallux limitus. The normal range of dorsiflexion for this joint is approximately 55°-65°. In hallux limitus, the range of motion is reduced to 25°-30°.

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