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Project Number: | I21RX003331-01 |
| Title: | The Morphology and Characteristics of Hallux Rigidus |
| Principal Investigator: | Joseph Iaquinto |
| Location: | Seattle, WA |
| Congressional District Code: | 9 |
| Research Service: | Rehabilitation R&D |
| Project Period: | January 2020 - December 2021 |
| FY 2021 Funding Amount: | $96,886 |
| Total Award Amount (all years): |
$195,783 |
| Abstract: |
View full abstract and other project information on NIH RePORTER Go To NIH RePORTER Excerpt: Hallux Rigidus (HR) is the end stage of great toe osteoarthritis, which is a degenerative joint disease that effects approximately 1 in 40 people over the age of 50. The development of arthritis in the first metatarsophalangeal joint (MTPJ) is painful, effecting quality of life, reducing mobility and altering gait patterns. Early treatments for pain relief include physical therapy, pharmaceuticals and modified footwear. If these treatments fail to provide relief and the arthritis progresses, joi... |