Digital Pedobarography Evaluation for Hallux Valgus Deformity

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Hallux valgus is the common forefoot disorder. Evaluation of foot deformities, using digital pedobarography has importance for early diagnostics and treatment. The aim of the research was to analyze foot deformities in hallux valgus patients.. Study of 32 patients (28 women, 4 men) who visited orthopaedic surgeon with bilateral hallux valgus deformity Saldus Medical Center in 2022, was conducted. For the foot examination static digital pedobarography was used (Medacpateurs T-PLATE 30th).. Patients age was 20 to 70 years (mean 50,81), weight 50 to 140 kg (average 80,78 kg), height 153 to 191 cm (average height 168.91 cm). Foot size for patients was between 37 to 47 (average 40,25). Surface area for left foot 64 to 154 cm2 (average 101.41 cm2), right foot from 62 to 181 cm2 (average 103.28 cm2). Maximal pressure in left foot from 541 to 1294 g/cm2 (average 797.44 g/cm2 ), right foot 524 to 1294 g/cm2 (average 762.25 g/cm2). We compared pedobarography measurements of these patients with control group (9 women, 3 men) without hallux valgus deformity. In the control group both feet average surface area was 176,5 cm2, average maximal pressure - 894 g/cm2.. The results of digital pedobarography measurements show that average foot surface area in patients with hallux valgus has tendency to be increased and average maximal pressure of feet – to be decreased, thus indicating flattening of the transverse foot arch and varosity of first metatarsal bone.
Period29 Mar 2023
Event titleRSU International Research Conference 2023: Knowledge for Use in Practice
Event typeConference
OrganiserRīga Stradiņš University
LocationRiga, LatviaShow on map
Degree of RecognitionInternational

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