Biomechanical Differences Among Pes Cavus, Neutrally Aligned, and Pes Planus Feet in Subjects with Diabetes

The purpose of this study was to quantify differences in joint range of motion, foot deformity, and foot morphology among pes cavus, neutrally aligned, pes planus rigid, and pes planus flexible feet. A cohort of 1047 veterans with diabetes (contributing 2047 feet) was enrolled in a prospective study...

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Published in:Foot & ankle international 2003-11, Vol.24 (11), p.845-850
Main Authors: Ledoux, William R., Shofer, Jane B., Ahroni, Jessie H., Smith, Douglas G., Sangeorzan, Bruce J., Boyko, Edward J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biomechanical Phenomena
Diabetes Complications
Diabetes Mellitus - pathology
Diabetes Mellitus - physiopathology
Female
Flatfoot - pathology
Flatfoot - physiopathology
Foot - anatomy & histology
Foot - pathology
Foot - physiopathology
Foot Deformities - complications
Foot Deformities - pathology
Foot Deformities - physiopathology
Foot Joints - physiopathology
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Range of Motion, Articular
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Summary:The purpose of this study was to quantify differences in joint range of motion, foot deformity, and foot morphology among pes cavus, neutrally aligned, pes planus rigid, and pes planus flexible feet. A cohort of 1047 veterans with diabetes (contributing 2047 feet) was enrolled in a prospective study of diabetic ulcer risk factors (the Seattle Diabetic Foot Study). Significant differences between foot types were found. Pes cavus feet had an increased percentage of prominent metatarsal heads, bony prominences, and hammer/claw toes (p
ISSN:1071-1007
1944-7876
DOI:10.1177/107110070302401107