Coxa pedis: can calcaneal pronation angle be considered a predictive sign of medial plantar arch overload?

ConclusionIn conclusion, the literature associates medial longitudinal plantar arch overload with posterior tibial tendinopathy and spring ligament complex injuries. Our data show that both injuries are highly correlated with increased calcaneal pronation angle, which could be considered a predictive sign of internal plantar arch overload, prior to the development of the associated signs.

Source: La Radiologia Medica - April 24, 2024 Category: Radiology Source Type: research