Hallux Interphalangeal Joint Range of Motion in Feet with and Without Limited First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Dorsiflexion

Abstract

Hallux interphalangeal joint dorsiflexion was greater in feet with hallux limitus than in normal feet. There was a strong inverse correlation between first metatarsophalangeal joint dorsiflexion and hallux interphalangeal joint dorsiflexion.

Structural Characteristics Associated With Radiographic Severity of First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Osteoarthritis

“…We expected the plantar distal hallux angle, indicative of distal phalanx dorsiflexion, to be greater in severe first MTP joint OA as a compensatory response to the lack of dorsiflexion range of motion available in the first MTP joint. Such a finding was reported in a study whereby individuals with limited first MTP joint range of motion (<55°) displayed significantly greater dorsiflexion of the hallux interphalangeal joint compared to controls with normal first MTP joint range of motion (31). However , no such significant difference was found.…”

Examining injury risk and pain perception in runners using minimalist footwear

“…The following anthropometric and alignment variables were recorded to test homogeneity between groups of potential confounders based on existing direct or indirect evidence provided in the literature: height, weight, BMI, passive Hallux dorsiflexion range of motion (ROM), quadriceps or (Q) angle and knee alignment. Hallux ROM was assessed non-weightbearing using a hand-held goniometer measuring the angle from the line joining the centre of the first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint to the centre of the distal first phalanx to the line joining the centre of the first MTP joint to the centre of the calcaneus when the Hallux was passively dorsiflexed to endpoint 17. Q-angle was measured with the participant lying supine and reporting the angle formed from the line joining the anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS) to the centre of the patella to the line joining the centre of the patella to the centre of the tibial tuberosity 18.…”

Asociación baropodométrica del primer metatarsiano en el síndrome de stress tibial medial.

“…En este sentido, los momentos de pronación excesivos de la articulación subastragalina durante la fase propulsiva de la marcha van a aumentar la movilidad articular del pie, perdiendo así la capacidad de comportarse como una palanca rígida que permita de una forma correcta la propulsión y progresión del paso (25)(26)(27)(28)(29). De esta forma, el músculo peroneo lateral largo se vuelve incapaz de anclar la cabeza del primer metatarsiano al suelo al disminuir su vector de fuerza de palanca y de función plantarflexora (25,29,30). A este modelo patomecánico, debemos de sumarle que las FRS en la última fase del proceso de la marcha producen una dorsiflexión e inversión del primer metatarsiano, destacado entre las demás estructuras del primer radio (11,25,26).…”

“…De esta forma, el músculo peroneo lateral largo se vuelve incapaz de anclar la cabeza del primer metatarsiano al suelo al disminuir su vector de fuerza de palanca y de función plantarflexora (25,29,30). A este modelo patomecánico, debemos de sumarle que las FRS en la última fase del proceso de la marcha producen una dorsiflexión e inversión del primer metatarsiano, destacado entre las demás estructuras del primer radio (11,25,26).…”