General Principles Overview: Injuries and disorders of the foot can impose considerable dysfunction in an athlete. Although most foot problems will improve with appropriate care, a clear understanding of normal anatomy and physical examination findings is vital to recognize injuries…
Introduction The tibialis posterior muscle and its tendon (PTT) play a vital role in most athletic activities. The tibialis posterior is the strongest inverter of the foot, it locks the triple joint during gait progression facilitating a rigid lever of…
This chapter describes and discusses disorders caused by neurologic disease that affect the adult and adolescent foot and ankle. It is divided into three sections: general considerations , congenital neurologic disorders , and acquired neurologic disorders . Both congenital and…
This chapter will focus on managing complications and unplanned outcomes following hallux valgus corrective surgical procedures. The chapter is divided into three sections: (1) Soft tissue complications, (2) hallux varus, and (3) managing failed bunion procedures. Unplanned results can occur,…
The term bunion is derived from the Latin word bunio , meaning turnip. Use of this term has led to some confusing misapplications regarding the various disorders of the first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint. The word bunion has been used to…