Foot - MTPJ dislocation - DP and Oblique
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Foot - MTPJ dislocation - DP and Oblique
- The Dorso-Plantar (DP) view clearly shows dislocation of the proximal phalanx of the big toe at the MTPJ (metatarsophalangeal joint)
- The oblique view only shows subtle widening of the joint
- Sesamoids should not be mistaken for fracture fragments
Foot - MTPJ dislocation - DP x2
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Foot - MTPJ dislocation - DP x2
- (Same patient as image below)
- Rather than widening of joint space the image on the left shows overlapping bone at the MTPJ due to dislocation
- The image on the right shows appearances once the bones have been returned to their correct position
Foot - MTPJ dislocation - Lateral x2
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Foot - MTPJ dislocation - Lateral x2
- (Same patient as image above)
- These images compare the position of the bones at time of dislocation and following relocation
Foot - Mid-foot dislocation
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Foot - Mid-foot dislocation
- High force trauma to the foot may result in dislocation of hindfoot or midfoot bones