Foot and Ankle Biomechanics

Jeffrey D. Towers; Christopher T. Deible; Sara K. Golla

doi:10.1055/s-2003-41086

Seminars in Musculoskeletal Radiology, Table of Contents

Semin Musculoskelet Radiol 2003; 07(1): 067-074
DOI: 10.1055/s-2003-41086

Foot and Ankle Biomechanics

Jeffrey D. Towers^1,2 , Christopher T. Deible¹ , Sara K. Golla¹

¹Department of Radiology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA
²Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA

Abstract

ABSTRACT

With the advent of imaging advancements there has been renewed interest in the foot and ankle. However, many of the basic functions and biomechanical considerations of the bones, joints, and specialized tissues of the normal and dysfunctional foot and ankle remain unfamiliar to many radiologists. This article focuses on the basic biomechanics, normal alignment, and common alignment disorders of the foot and ankle that are relevant to radiologists.

KEYWORDS

Foot biomechanics - foot alignment disorders - ankle biomechanics

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