Prevalence of and risk factors for hallux rigidus: a cross-sectional study in Japan

Abstract Background Hallux rigidus (HR) is a common osteoarthritis of the first metatarsophalangeal joint. However, the epidemiology and risk factors of this pathology have yet to be clarified. Methods We have been conducting cohort studies among individuals over 50 years old every 2 years since 199...

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Main Authors: Yoshiyuki Senga, Akinobu Nishimura, Naoya Ito, Yukie Kitaura, Akihiro Sudo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-09-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-021-04666-y