Quantitative baropodometry can detect differences in hallux valgus deformity with similar radiographic measurments

Authors

  • Jorge Luis Alberto Castellini

Keywords:

Hallux valgus, Foot/physiopathology, Podiatry/methods, Measurements, methods and theories

Abstract

Objective: The aim was to explore differences in dynamic baropodométric preoperative measurements in patients with hallux valgus operated with the same minimally invasive technique but with different postoperative results. Methods: Seventeen cases with elevated first metatarsal head after surgery and 52 controls without elevation were identified and were compared the baropodometric measurements with a force platform Tekscan®. Results: The medium in 17 cases and 52 controls were 3.7 versus 2.7kgs maximum pressure in 1st metatarsal (p=0.0157), 2.9 versus 2.1kg of average pressure (p=0.0069) and 1 versus 0.9 seconds, speed (p=0.0918). Conclusion: The main contribution of this exploratory study was to describe the relationship of preoperative baropodometric measurements and the elevation of the first metatarsal head after hallux valgus surgery.

Author Biography

Jorge Luis Alberto Castellini

Ortopedia y Traumatología, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Published

2016-06-13

How to Cite

Castellini, J. L. A. (2016). Quantitative baropodometry can detect differences in hallux valgus deformity with similar radiographic measurments. Tobillo Y Pie, 8(1), 7–13. Retrieved from https://scijfootankle.emnuvens.com.br/tobilloypie/article/view/1488

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Original Articles