The Talus-1st Metatarsal Angle, the Talo-Horizontal Angle and Calcaneal Pitch Angle of Young Men in Korea.
- Author:
Young Koo LEE
1
;
Soo Jae YIM
;
Sang Hyok LEE
;
Chan Ho PARK
;
Sang Hun LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Soonchunhyang University Bucheon Hospital, Bucheon, Korea. sang158@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Talus-1st metatarsal angle;
the Talo-horizontal angle;
Calcaneal pitch angle
- MeSH:
Foot;
Foot Deformities;
Humans;
Korea;
Male;
Metatarsal Bones;
Weight-Bearing
- From:Journal of Korean Foot and Ankle Society
2010;14(2):161-164
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study is to find out the normal angles of the talus-1st metatarsal angle, the talo-horizontal angle and calcaneal pitch angle for diagnosis of foot deformity in Korea. This would be helpful as it would provide a basic angular measurement of flat and cavus foot that indicates the need for operation. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Within a period of four months from January 2007 to April 2007, We have established 600 feet of 300 males without trauma history of foot. The source to image distance is 40 inches and erect weight bearing radiographs are obtained in anteroposterior and lateral projections. The significant angular measurements that define flat or cavus foot are the talus-1st metatarsal angle, the talo-horizontal angle and calcaneal pitch angle. RESULTS: The mean age was 21 years (19-22 years) old. The mean talus-1st metatarsal angle was 0+/-6.9degrees, the mean talo-horizontal angle was 25.8+/-4.5degrees and the mean calcaneal pitch angle was 23.9+/-5.1degrees. CONCLUSION: We can consider that mean talus-1st metatarsal angle, talo-horizontal angle and calcaneal pitch angle are 0+/-6.9degrees, 25.8+/-4.5degrees and 23.9+/-5.1degrees as an normal angle limit of young age in Korea.
