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Hallux rigidus

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Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Foot pain

Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

x-ray

Joint space narrowing of the first metatarsophalangeal joint with subchondral sclerosis and dorsal osteophyte formation. 

Annotated image

Highlighted findings of joint space narrowing, subchondral sclerosis and osteophyte formation. 

Case Discussion

X-rays of the right foot demonstrate changes consistent with hallux rigidus

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