Foot morphology and function has received increasing attention from both biomechanics researchers and footwear manufacturers. In this study, 168 habitually unshod runners (90 males whose age, weight & height were 23±2.4 years, 66±7.1 kg & 1.68±0.13 m and 78 females whose age, weight & height were 22±1.8 years, 55±4.7 kg & 1.6±0.11 m) (Indians) and 196 shod runners (130 males whose age, weight &...

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the modified Hohmann osteotomy for treatment of hallux rigidus. By allowing plantarflexion of the first metatarsal head, this osteotomy was theorized to protect gliding motion and to decompress the joint. Twenty-two patients (25 procedures) were assessed preoperatively and postoperatively for the first metatarsal plantarflexory oste...

PURPOSE With differences between the sexes in foot bone anatomy and ligamentous laxity, there is the possibility that the results of hallux valgus surgery may also differ between the sexes. We aimed to compare the results of hallux valgus surgery between the sexes. MATERIALS AND METHODS The authors retrospectively reviewed 60 males (66 feet) and 70 females (82 feet) who underwent distal or pr...

PURPOSE To report the outcome of fusion of the first metatarsophalangeal joint (MTPJ) using the Fyxis plate and compression screws. METHODS Medical records of 12 men and 39 women (54 feet) aged 28 to 74 (mean, 58) years who underwent primary fusion of the first MTPJ using the Fyxis plate and compression screws for hallux rigidus (n=38), severe hallux valgus (n=8), or rheumatoid arthritis (n=8...

The standard classification system used to measure the sesamoids in the evaluation of hallux abductovalgus is a uniplanar description of a multiplanar deformity. Additionally, it cannot accurately describe a true measure of sesamoid positional change in the perioperative period because the first metatarsal is laterally transposed during corrective surgery. The intended emphasis of this investig...

Background: The choice of procedure for severe hallux valgus deformity is still a matter of debate. Objective: This study presents the outcome of a distal osteotomy combined with a transarticular release in severe hallux valgus Methods: We reviewed the clinical and radiological results of 38 feet in 33 patients treated with a modified Mitchell osteotomy and a transarticular release for severe h...

Hallux valgus is a complex deformity of the forefoot. It result multiple effects endogenous and exogenous etiological factors with different degrees influence. The degree hallux was assessed by radiological values (HVA) intermetatarsal (IMA) angle. Thus, each corresponds to pair (HVA, IMA) angle in plane deformity. intensity point position vector S deformation determined relation represents abs...

The clinical evaluation of the hallux abducto valgus deformity is extremely important. It is imperative that the nature and type of deformity are identified and documented to understand the presenting problem unique to each patient. Of equal importance is the fact that many patients presenting with hallux abducto valgus and associated symptoms will require surgical intervention to adequately tr...

We report a prospective randomised trial comparing Keller's arthroplasty and arthrodesis of the first metatarsophalangeal joint for the management of symptomatic hallux valgus and hallux rigidus in the older patient. In 81 patients (110 feet), with a minimum of two years follow-up, both procedures gave a similar degree of patient satisfaction and symptom relief. The incidence of metatarsalgia w...