http://uwmsk.org/footalignment/ 2026-04-30T00:06:43-07:00 http://uwmsk.org/footalignment/ http://uwmsk.org/footalignment/lib/tpl/dokuwiki/images/favicon.ico text/html 2016-08-14T02:04:13-07:00 http://uwmsk.org/footalignment/doku.php?id=hallux_valgus&rev=1471165453&do=diff Hallux Valgus Hallux valgus is used to describe lateral deviation of the great toe. Metatarsus primus varus, or medial deviation of the first metatarsal with an increased first-second metatarsal angle, is commonly associated. This deformity commonly occurs in those who wear shoes. Constrictive footwear is therefore thought to be a predisposing factor. Heredity also plays an important role in the development of Hallux Valgus ( text/html 2016-08-14T01:33:27-07:00 http://uwmsk.org/footalignment/doku.php?id=home&rev=1471163607&do=diff Evaluation of Adult Foot Alignment Authors * Eva M. Escobedo, M.D.(1) * Stephen J. Pinney, M.D. (2) * John C. Hunter, M.D.(1) * Bruce J. Sangeorzan, M.D.(2) 1. Department of Radiology, Musculoskeletal Section, UC Davis School of Medicine, Sacramento, CA text/html 2016-08-14T01:33:27-07:00 http://uwmsk.org/footalignment/doku.php?id=introduction&rev=1471163607&do=diff Introduction Objectives Most radiologists are familiar with the basic measurements used to evaluate alignment of the adult foot on skeletal radiographs. However, not all of us have a clear understanding of the basis for these measurements ie. the anatomic changes occurring in the foot that produce these abnormalities. An understanding of the biomechanical basis for these radiographic abnormalities of alignment is key. Although the orthopedist places a great deal of importance on the clinical a… text/html 2016-08-14T01:33:28-07:00 http://uwmsk.org/footalignment/doku.php?id=pes_cavus&rev=1471163608&do=diff Pes Cavus Introduction Pes cavus describes a foot with a high arch that does not reduce with weight bearing (14). This deformity may originate in the hindfoot, the forefoot, or both. There are many variations in associated soft tissue and bony abnormalities that occur. Usually, there is a hindfoot varus component, thus the term text/html 2016-08-14T01:33:28-07:00 http://uwmsk.org/footalignment/doku.php?id=pes_planus&rev=1471163608&do=diff Pes Planus Theory of Development of Pes Planus The foot can be divided into two major parts, the medial column and the lateral column. The talus, navicular, cuneiforms, and the first three rays comprise the medial column and the calcaneus, cuboid, and lateral 2 rays comprise the lateral column ( text/html 2016-08-14T01:33:41-07:00 http://uwmsk.org/footalignment/doku.php?id=references&rev=1471163621&do=diff References 1. Perlman PR, Dubois P, Siskind V. Validating the process of taking lateral foot x-rays. J Am Podiatr Med Assoc 1996;86(7):317-21. 2. Sangeorzan BJ, Mosca V, Hansen ST, Jr. Effect of calcaneal lengthening on relationships among the hindfoot, midfoot, and forefoot. Foot Ankle 1993;14(3):136-41. 3. Meary R. On the measurement of the angle between the talus and the first metatarsal. Rev Chir Orthop 1967;53:389.