Characterisation of first metatarsophalangeal joint osteoarthritis using magnetic resonance imaging.

Introduction/objectives: First metatarsophalangeal joint (MTP) joint osteoarthritis (OA) is prevalent, although the pathology of this condition is poorly understood. This study aimed to determine if there were differences in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) characteristics of the first MTP joint between individuals with and without first MTP joint OA.

Method: This cross-sectional study compared 22 participants with first MTP joint OA to 22 control participants without first MTP joint OA (matched for age, sex, and body mass index).

Development and Reproducibility of a First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Osteoarthritis Magnetic Resonance Imaging Scoring System.

Objective: To develop a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) atlas for the assessment of osteoarthritis (OA) of the first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint, and to assess its intra- and interexaminer reproducibility.

Methods: MRI (proton density with and without fat suppression) was performed on the first MTP joint of 60 participants (30 participants with first MTP joint OA and 30 participants without first MTP joint OA). Characteristic MRI features of OA were then used to develop an MRI atlas of first MTP joint OA.

Effectiveness of Foot Orthoses Versus Corticosteroid Injection for Plantar Heel Pain: The SOOTHE Randomized Clinical Trial.

Background: Plantar heel pain is a common foot complaint that causes significant disability and poorer health-related quality of life. Foot orthoses and corticosteroid injection are effective treatments for plantar heel pain; however, it is unclear whether one is more effective than the other.

Objective: The aim of this trial was to compare the effectiveness of foot orthoses and corticosteroid injection for plantar heel pain.

Corticosteroid injections compared to foot orthoses for plantar heel pain: protocol for the SOOTHE heel pain randomised trial.

Introduction: Corticosteroid injections and foot orthoses are common interventions for plantar heel pain. Previous clinical trials have found that the effectiveness of these interventions differs over time, with corticosteroid injections being more effective in the short-term (i.e.

Effectiveness of intra-articular hyaluronan (Synvisc, hylan G-F 20) for the treatment of first metatarsophalangeal joint osteoarthritis: a randomised placebo-controlled trial.

Objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness of a single intra-articular injection of hylan G-F 20 (Synvisc) for symptomatic first metatarsophalangeal joint (MTPJ) osteoarthritis (OA).

Methods: Participants (n = 151) with symptomatic first MTPJ OA were randomly allocated to receive up to 1 ml intra-articular injection of either hylan G-F 20 or placebo (saline). Participants and assessors were blinded.

Efficacy of intra-articular hyaluronan (Synvisc(R)) for the treatment of osteoarthritis affecting the first metatarsophalangeal joint of the foot (hallux limitus): study protocol for a randomised placebo controlled trial.

Background: Osteoarthritis of the first metatarsophalangeal joint (MPJ) of the foot, termed hallux limitus, is common and painful. Numerous non-surgical interventions have been proposed for this disorder, however there is limited evidence for their efficacy. Intra-articular injections of hyaluronan have shown beneficial effects in case-series and clinical trials for the treatment of osteoarthritis of the first metatarsophalangeal joint.