The first MPJ Meniscus

The first metatarsophalangeal joint meniscus and its relation to hallux valgus deformity—An anatomical and clinical study Greta Dereymaeker, Thomas Mulier, Pauline Girisch Foot and Ankle Surgery Volume 17, Issue 4, December 2011, Pages 270-273 Quote: Background This study describes the anatomy and incidence of the metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint meniscus, a structure not mentioned before in literature. Methods An anatomical cadaver study on 102 feet was performed with special attention to the first MTP joint anatomy. These results were compared with the per-operative findings in a clinical prospective study on 100 consecutive hallux valgus surgeries

The first metatarsophalangeal joint meniscus and its relation to hallux valgus deformity—An anatomical and clinical study Greta Dereymaeker, Thomas Mulier, Pauline Girisch Foot and Ankle Surgery Volume 17, Issue 4, December 2011, Pages 270-273 Quote: Background This study describes the anatomy and incidence of the metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint meniscus, a structure not mentioned before in literature. Methods An anatomical cadaver study on 102 feet was performed with special attention to the first MTP joint anatomy. These results were compared with the per-operative findings in a clinical prospective study on 100 consecutive hallux valgus surgeries

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The first MPJ Meniscus