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Stiff toe

MedGen UID:
1370540
•Concept ID:
C1660792
•
Finding
Synonym: Toe stiffness
 
HPO: HP:0025265

Definition

A sensation of tightness in a toe joint when attempting to move it, especially after a period of inactivity. [from HPO]

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PubMed

A comprehensive and narrative review of historical aspects and management of low-grade hallux rigidus: conservative and surgical possibilities.
Caravelli S, Mosca M, Massimi S, Pungetti C, Russo A, Fuiano M, Catanese G, Zaffagnini S
Musculoskelet Surg 2018 Dec;102(3):201-211. Epub 2018 Feb 1 doi: 10.1007/s12306-018-0530-3. PMID: 29392615

Recent clinical studies

Etiology

The Assessment of the Quality of Life in Patients with Rheumatoid Foot.
Chruściak M, Kowalik I, Chruściak T, Wisłowska M
Curr Rheumatol Rev 2023;19(1):83-92. doi: 10.2174/1573397118666220819154605. PMID: 35986529
Effectiveness of a new brand of stock 'diabetic' shoes to protect against diabetic foot ulcer relapse. A prospective cohort study.
Busch K, Chantelau E
Diabet Med 2003 Aug;20(8):665-9. doi: 10.1046/j.1464-5491.2003.01003.x. PMID: 12873296

Therapy

A comprehensive and narrative review of historical aspects and management of low-grade hallux rigidus: conservative and surgical possibilities.
Caravelli S, Mosca M, Massimi S, Pungetti C, Russo A, Fuiano M, Catanese G, Zaffagnini S
Musculoskelet Surg 2018 Dec;102(3):201-211. Epub 2018 Feb 1 doi: 10.1007/s12306-018-0530-3. PMID: 29392615
Complications of screw-fixated chevron osteotomies for the correction of hallux abducto valgus.
Viehe R, Haupt DJ, Heaslet MW, Walston S
J Am Podiatr Med Assoc 2003 Nov-Dec;93(6):499-502. doi: 10.7547/87507315-93-6-499. PMID: 14623993

Clinical prediction guides

The Assessment of the Quality of Life in Patients with Rheumatoid Foot.
Chruściak M, Kowalik I, Chruściak T, Wisłowska M
Curr Rheumatol Rev 2023;19(1):83-92. doi: 10.2174/1573397118666220819154605. PMID: 35986529

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