Podiatry and Medical - Set 2

Category - Podiatry Part II

Which of the following foot joints is often the first foot joint to be affected in osteoarthritis?
  1. First metatarsal-phalangeal joint
  2. Second metatarsal-phalangeal joint
  3. Third metatarsal-phalangeal joint
  4. Ankle joint
Explanation
Answer − A − The foot joint that is often the first foot joint to be affected in osteoarthritis is first metatarsal-phalangeal joint. This is because this joint is subjected to a great deal of stress during the everyday walking and running.
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