Diagnosis and Treatment of Forefoot Disorders. Section 1: Digital Deformities

High Variability of Observed Weight Bearing During Standing Foot and Ankle Radiographs

“…Standing radiographs are essential for the evaluation of osseous anatomy of the foot and ankle. 5,[9][10][11] Because the foot normally functions under load, weight-bearing radiographs offer a more comprehensive assessment of functional alignment as compared to non-weight-bearing films. Fuhrmann et al 2 and Tanaka et al 10 demonstrated that weight-bearing films change radiographic parameters in hallux valgus.…”

American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons® Clinical Consensus Statement: Perioperative Management

“…Believing that the creation of CCSs would be beneficial to its members, the ACFAS enacted an initiative to create such documents for foot and ankle surgeons. This initiative was originally conceived to report on a variety of topics and to replace previous clinical practice guidelines (4)(5)(6)(7)(8)(9)(10). To move forward with this initiative, a formal consensus method process was undertaken.…”

A problem-based approach in musculoskeletal ultrasonography: central metatarsalgia

“…Metatarsalgia is a common problem in the general population that significantly reduces independence and quality of life, and it is also a known risk factor for locomotor disability, impaired balance, and increased risk of falls [ 1 , 2 ]. Various etiologies can present similar symptoms and similar physical examination findings, but they must be distinguished from each other because the treatment can be different [ 3 - 5 ]. As the clinical diagnosis based on the symptoms and physical examination can be misleading, ultrasonography (US) can be a problem-solving tool to make the correct diagnosis [ 6 ].…”