What is the metatarsophalangeal joint?
Metatarsophalangeal joint (MTP joint) is a joint between metatarsal bones, bones that form a leg, and proximal phalanx, toes on the feet. This joint is the joint that moves when you bend your fingers on your feet. It is classified as a condyloid joint because it is rounded at the end of one phalanx and is very close to the shallow metatarsl cavity. The two most common movements are flexion and extension. Flexion is bending or curling, fingers down and the extension bends with your fingers up. Kidnapping and adction are less common movements and can only be done only by grabbing the fingers and moving their hands. The kidnapping ranges from the middle line of the body and the adction moves on the foot towards the middle line of the body. Arthritis or DNA can affect the joint and cause it to be stiff and painful. Bunion, tissue enlargement or bone on a large finger base and cause painful movement can also be formed near the bone. Bunions are caused by constant irritation of the area around the joint, usually as a result of poorly fallenthe shoes.
Sprins are the most common injuries of metatarsofalangal joint. More often known as a lawn or tennis finger, this is usually due to repetition and start while running that stretches and tightens ligaments. Due to the inflammation of the tendons at the upper and lower part of the tip, it causes the joint to enlarge and red. It is not unique only for tennis players and often occurs in people who play football, football, basketball and rugby.
It can be a challenge to correct the injury of metatarsophalangeal joint due to the anatomas of the tip and foot. The way in which the joint is articulated when it moves, it makes the tape or admission to avoid moving, which is mandatory for proper healing. Ideally, all activity must be stopped to recover. This can be difficult, especially for athletes.
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