Unusual stress fractures of the proximal phalanx of the great toe: a report of two cases
| Autor: | M R Sullivan, G C Pitsis, J P Best |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2004 |
| Předmět: |
musculoskeletal diseases
Adult medicine.medical_specialty Proximal phalanx Adolescent Fractures Stress Radiography medicine.medical_treatment Physical Therapy Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation Case Report Bone grafting medicine Internal fixation Humans Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Valgus deformity Stress fractures business.industry General Medicine medicine.disease Surgery body regions Athletic Injuries Hallux Female business |
| Popis: | Stress fractures of the toes are rare. Most reported fractures of the proximal phalanx of the great toe have been associated with halux valgus deformity. Two cases are presented that illustrate several unique features of this rare injury which have not been reported before. One of the cases went on to non-union, requiring bone grafting and internal fixation. |
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