Archive: forefoot varus

what is forefoot varus

What is forefoot varus?

By definition, forefoot varus is an pathomechanical entity in which the plantar plane of the forefoot is inverted relative to a perpendicular bisection of the rear of the calcaneus when the subtalar joint is in its defined neutral position and the...

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what is forefoot valgus

What is Forefoot Valgus?

For our purposes here forefoot valgus is defined as a deviation in the frontal plane when the subtalar joint is held in the defined neutral position and the lateral forefoot is loaded or dorsiflexed, resulting in a forefoot that is everted relative...

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What is forefoot supinatus?

Forefoot supinatus is defined as a soft tissue contracture in which the forefoot is inverted on the rearfoot when the rearfoot is in it defined neutral position and the midtarsal joint is maximally pronated. This looks similar to forefoot varus, but...

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