An Imaged-Based Three-Dimensional Study of First Metatarsal Protrusion Distance in Women With and Without Hallux Valgus.

CONCLUSIONS: The reconstructed image datasets captured the 3D spatial relationship of the anatomy. Measurements of MPD were reliable. The first ray measured 2 mm shorter than the second ray in both the hallux valgus and control groups. Though unexpected, this result may prompt future study of the pathokinematics associated with hallux valgus that include the quantification of metatarsal protrusion with 3D methods, instead of relying solely on single plane radiograph reports. PMID: 28768118 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association - Category: Podiatry Authors: Tags: J Am Podiatr Med Assoc Source Type: research