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Hallux Rigidus

Medical Definition: A condition caused by degenerative arthritis (see OSTEOARTHRITIS) of the METATARSOPHALANGEAL JOINT of the great toe and characterized by pain and limited dorsiflexion, but relatively unrestricted plantar flexion.
Previously Indexed: Metatarsophalangeal Joint (1983-1999)

Hallux Rigidus Medical Definitions and Terms

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