Reason: eval 1st toe pain History: same Mild osteoarthritis affects the first MTP joint with osteophyte formation and degenerative subchondral signal abnormality in the proximal first metatarsal head. There is mild articular cartilage degeneration about the first MTP joint. The alignment is anatomic. There is a small amount of fluid within the first MTP joint which may reflect a effusion or possibly a very mild synovitis. There is minimal intermediate signal intensity and enlargement of the extensor hallucis longus muscle which may represent minimal tendinosis. The flexor and extensor tendons are otherwise unremarkable. No acute fracture is evident. The remainder of the imaged soft tissues and muscles of the foot are unremarkable.
Osteoarthritis of the first MTP joint and other findings as described above.