- Plain Radiographs (AP, Lateral and Oblique): Preferred first-line test
- See Joint Imaging in Rheumatoid Arthritis
- See Joint Imaging in Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative Arthritis (Osteoarthritis)
- First MTP joint commonly involved
- Associated with Hallux Valgus deformity
- Associated with Hallux Rigidus
- Rarely involves tarsal bones or ankle
- MTP joints commonly involved
- Bilateral ankles may be involved
- Foot commonly involved
- Sausage shaped toes may occur
- Classic psoriatic Plaque and Nail Pitting (60-80%)
- Ankle synovitis may be present
- Foot commonly involved
- Sausage shaped toes may occur
- Occasionally involves Ankle Joint
- Other common conditions of the foot
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Morton's Neuroma (commonly seen in runners and joggers)
- Paresthesias at second and third MTP joint web space
- Pain reproduced on palpation
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Plantar Fasciitis
- Heel Pain worse at first steps in the morning
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Achilles Tendonitis
- Also seen in patients with Spondyloarthropathy