Characterisation of first metatarsophalangeal joint osteoarthritis using magnetic resonance imaging

ConclusionsOsteophytes, bone marrow lesions, subchondral cysts, effusion-synovitis, joint space narrowing, and cartilage loss are characteristic MRI features of first MTP joint OA. First MTP joint OA is a disease of multiple joint tissues and this has implications for the assessment and management of this condition.Key Points•First metatarsophalangeal joint osteoarthritis is a disease of multiple joint tissues.•Osteophytes, bone marrow lesions, subchondral cysts, effusion-synovitis, joint space narrowing, and cartilage loss are characteristic MRI features of first metatarsophalangeal joint osteoarthritis.•These findings have implications for the assessment and management of this condition.

Source: Clinical Rheumatology - July 9, 2021 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: research