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PhD studentship available

Discussion in 'Teaching and Learning' started by Hylton Menz, Aug 19, 2010.

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    PhD studentship available at Keele University (UK) focusing on 1st MTPJ osteoarthritis:

    http://www.keele.ac.uk/pgresearch/choosingaresearchdegree/studentships/

    Putting your best foot forward: an investigation into first metatarsophalangeal joint osteoarthritis

    Osteoarthritis (OA) of the first metatarsophalangeal joint (1st MTPJ) occurs frequently and causes significant pain and functional impairment. However, there has been very little research particularly in large population-based cohorts. This PhD studentship proposes to determine the prevalence of forefoot pain and pain in the 1st MTPJ and determine the frequency of radiographic OA in the 1st MTPJ. It will investigate whether there are different radiographic presentations of 1st MTPJ OA and examine if these are associated with different clinical signs, symptoms and features. Potential risk factors for developing 1st MTPJ OA will be investigated. The accuracy of using visual assessment and self-report by participants to determine the presence of hallux valgus deformity in comparison to measurements obtained from radiographs will be established. Additionally it will be determined if a deficit in plantar pressure can be identified in individuals without radiographic 1st MTPJ OA but who have clinical indications of early OA.
     
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