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Lateral drift of the 3rd phalange from the 2nd

Discussion in 'Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses' started by bural008, May 31, 2011.

  1. bural008

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    Does anyone know the cause of a lateral drift of the 3rd phalange from the 2nd on both feet? Plantarflexed metatarsal head and no signs of plantar plate tear. Possibly hereditary.
     
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    I see it in Plantar Plate Tear patients and Morton Neuroma Patients always thought it was something to do with nerve function being affected in those patients.
     
  3. LuckyLisfranc

    LuckyLisfranc Well-Known Member

    This is called Sullivans sign.

    Indicates plantar plate tear on the opposite side of the relevant joint to the direction of subluxation.

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