The metatarsophalangeal joints are the joints between the metatarsal bones of the foot and the proximal bones of the toes. They are analogous to the knuckles of the hand, and are consequently known as ...

The collateral ligaments of metatarsophalangeal joints are strong, rounded cords, placed one on either side of each joint, and attached, by one end, to the posterior tubercle on the side of the head ...

Analysis at individual joint sites revealed a significant association at the first metatarsophalangeal joint (aOR 2.06; 95% CI 1.28, 3.30), mid-foot (aOR 2.85; 95% CI 1.34, 6.03), knee (aOR 3.07; 95% ...

She also had early morning stiffness lasting 2–3 hours. At her first presentation in November 1991, there was tenderness of the metacarpophalangeal joints, and some swelling of the metatarsophalangeal ...

The flexibility of the first metatarsophalangeal joint is estimated as the slope of the moment versus angle curve. Arch heights are measured in order to characterize foot shape and foot structure. The ...

Greg Scholz of Inside Injuries weighs in on the most pressing injuries for Week 8, offering hope that Jayden Daniels could ...

“That’s your hip, knee, ankle and the metatarsals — the MTP joint. It represents the heads of the toes.” That joint is commonly referred to as the MTPJ (metatarsophalangeal joint).

Your finger joints sustain an incredible amount of pressure and movement. They’re built to sustain the stress, but only up to a point. As a result, repetitive use injuries and arthritis are common.

Joints form where one bone connects to another bone, allowing the skeleton to move. While there are several different types of joints that differ in structure and the way they move, hinge joints are ...

As a biomedical engineer with 26 years of experience in directing motion analysis laboratories, Dr. Hillstrom has a strong background in the biomechanics of human movement with special attention to ...