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METATARSUS VARUS [2 records]

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Record 1 1998-03-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Symptoms (Medicine)
  • Musculoskeletal System
DEF

An adduction deformity of the forefoot in relation to the hind foot.

OBS

The two terms, metatarsus adductus and metatarsus varus, are used interchangeably to describe essentially the same condition. The purist would differentiate between the two by stating that in the metatarsus adductus there is no supination of the forefoot and that in the varus deformity, supination is present. Yet, clinically, the metatarsus varus appears to be nothing more than a more severe type of adduction deformity of the metatarsals.

OBS

The term "metatarsus adductus" was recommended by the Medical Signs and Symptoms Committee.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Symptômes (Médecine)
  • Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
DEF

Déformation de l'avant-pied en adduction par rapport à l'arrière-pied.

OBS

Le terme «pes adductus» a été privilégié par le Comité des sémiologie médicale.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Síntomas (Medicina)
  • Sistema musculoesquelético (Medicina)
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Record 2 1990-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Symptoms (Medicine)
  • Musculoskeletal System
DEF

Angulation of the large toe at the metatarsophalangeal joint toward the medial side. It is usually congenital.

OBS

Definition from TUROR, 1984, p. 1446.

OBS

This condition must not be confused with metatarsus primus varus in which the angulation occurs... [at] the metatarsocuneiform joint.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Symptômes (Médecine)
  • Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
DEF

Attitude vicieuse, généralement congénitale, du gros orteil, qui est anormalement large et dévié en dedans, formant un angle de 75 à 90° avec le deuxième orteil.

Spanish

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