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metatarsal

[¦med·ə′tär·səl]

(anatomy)

Of or pertaining to the metatarsus.

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Using an intraoperative imager a line is selected such that the medial aspect of the transverse line of the distal most Endo-button will be just proximal to the metaphyseal-diaphyseal junction of the first metatarsal and the lateral button on the second metatarsal will be at least 2-3 mm proximal to the neck of the second metatarsal.

Correccion del angulo intermetatarsiano del hallux valgus mediante anclajes de endo-botones de alambre

Fifth metatarsal fractures involve one of the following:

Not just a sprain: 4 foot and ankle injuries you may be missing: sprained ankle is common--and commonly overdiagnosed by clinicians who fail to consider these subtle fractures and tendon injuries. Here are 4 to keep in mind

Physical exam will show tenderness at the base of the first or second metatarsals or medial and middle cuneiforms, pain or instability with rotational stress of the forefoot; swelling; and ecchymosis.

Foot pain and swelling

BONE OF CONTENTION: Wayne Rooney did his metatarsal in May 2006, but miraculously recovered in time to go to the World Cup

CURSE OF THE METATARSAL IS OVER FOR ROO

It is a metatarsal again, it is the one next to the one he had broken, the second one, so we hope we have good news, because that would be a massive blow to us.

Wenger's gunning for cup as team earn their Spurs

McCarthy said: "1t was purely an accident but Chris has broken his metatarsal.

IWELUMO SHAKER FOR McCARTHY

The dreaded metatarsal curse entered the national consciousness when David Beckham was crocked shortly before the 2002 World Cup.

Putting the boot in on foot injuries; Scientist hopes to find cause

The ulcers under the metatarsal heads, corresponding to the high-pressure areas resolved.

Surgical treatment of three cases of plantar foot ulceration in leprosy

shoes or boots with built-in metatarsal protection, as long as the employer provides and pays for detachable metatarsal guards.

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England striker Emile Heskey is facing up to six weeks on the sidelines after scans showed he has a fractured metatarsal.

Football: Heskey will miss key England games

The term hallux valgus (sometimes known as hallux abducto valgus) refers therefore to 'an enlargement of bone or tissue around the metatarsal phalangeal joint at the base of the big toe' (Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists 2006).

Bunions: their origin and treatment

Alexander said those tests showed the same crack in the fourth metatarsal that was there Monday.