Abstract:Category: Hindfoot, Midfoot/Forefoot Introduction/Purpose: Cavovarus foot alignment has been significantly associated with increased rates of chronic ankle instability and osteochondral lesions of the talus. Clinical wisdom suggests that cavovarus foot alignment causes varus stress to the ankle and also predisposes individuals to peroneal tendon pathology. However, no studies have specifically explored this relationship. The purpose of this research is to investigate the association between foot alignment and … Show more
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