Radiographic pre-operative assessment in hallux valgus: is it reliable?

Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the inter- and intra-observer reliability of the measurement of intermetatarsal angle (IMA), hallux valgus angle (HVA) and the diagnosis of joint congruency of the first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint. Method: Five observers assessed 50 pre-operative s...

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Published in:Foot (Edinburgh, Scotland) Scotland), 2004-09, Vol.14 (3), p.129-132
Main Authors: Aster, A.S, Forster, M.C, Rajan, R.A, Patel, K.J, Asirvatham, R, Gillies, C
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Congruency of first metatarsophalangeal joint
Hallux valgus angle
Intermetatarsal angle
Reliability
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Summary:Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the inter- and intra-observer reliability of the measurement of intermetatarsal angle (IMA), hallux valgus angle (HVA) and the diagnosis of joint congruency of the first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint. Method: Five observers assessed 50 pre-operative standing foot radiographs on two occasions. Five published methods of measuring IMA and HVA were used. Also the first MTP joint congruency was assessed. Results: The mean IMA and HVA measurements varied between methods on both occasions ( P
ISSN:0958-2592
1532-2963
DOI:10.1016/j.foot.2004.02.002