| The relationship of the position of the metatarsal heads and peak plantar pressure. | |
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PMID: 12735379 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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We test the premise that peak plantar pressure is located directly under the bony prominences in the forefoot region. The right foot of standing volunteers was examined in three different postures by a CT-scanner. The plantar pressure distribution was simultaneously recorded. The position of the metatarsal heads and the sesamoids could be related to the corresponding local peak plantar pressures. The metatarsal heads 1, 4, and 5 had a significantly different position than the local peak plantar pressures. The average difference in distance between the position of the metatarsal heads and the peak plantar pressure showed a significant correlation: on the medial side the head was located more distally to the local peak plantar pressure, on the lateral side more proximally. The findings suggest that normal plantar soft tissue is able to deflect a load. The observations might improve insight into the function of the normal forefoot and might direct further research on the pathological forefoot and on the design of footwear. |
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Authors:
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René E Weijers; Geert H I M Walenkamp; Henk van Mameren; Alphons G H Kessels |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Foot & ankle international. / American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society [and] Swiss Foot and Ankle Society Volume: 24 ISSN: 1071-1007 ISO Abbreviation: Foot Ankle Int Publication Date: 2003 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2003-05-08 Completed Date: 2003-06-02 Revised Date: 2013-02-25 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9433869 Medline TA: Foot Ankle Int Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 349-53 Citation Subset: IM |
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Department of Radiology, University Hospital Maastricht, Maastricht, The Netherlands. rwe@rdia.azm.nl |
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Adult Biomechanics Female Forefoot, Human / physiology*, radiography Humans Male Metatarsal Bones / physiology*, radiography Middle Aged Pressure Sesamoid Bones / physiology Tomography, Spiral Computed |
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Foot Ankle Int. 2004 May;25(5):371; author reply 371-2
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