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Transverse plane motion at the ankle joint.

Christopher J Nester1, Andrew F Findlow, Peter Bowker

  • 1Centre for Rehabilitation and Human Performance Research, Brian Blatchford Building, University of Salford, Salford M6 6PU, England. C.J.Nester@salford.ac.uk

Foot & Ankle International
|March 12, 2003
PubMed
Summary

The ankle joint demonstrates significant transverse plane motion, contrary to common belief. This study reveals the ankle

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Area of Science:

  • Biomechanics
  • Orthopedics
  • Human Movement Analysis

Background:

  • The prevailing concept posits limited transverse plane motion in the ankle.
  • It is widely believed that the subtalar joint primarily accommodates transverse plane leg motion.
  • This perspective suggests the foot maintains a fixed transverse plane position during leg rotation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the transverse plane mobility of the ankle-subtalar complex.
  • To determine the ankle's role in maintaining foot position during leg rotation.
  • To challenge the traditional understanding of ankle joint function in the transverse plane.

Main Methods:

  • Noninvasive in vivo study of the ankle-subtalar complex during standing leg rotation.
  • Analysis of the ankle-subtalar complex during walking.

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  • Comparison of findings with cadaver and invasive in vivo studies.

    • Main Results:

    • The ankle is capable of substantial transverse plane movement, often exceeding 15 degrees.
    • Data supports previous cadaver and invasive in vivo findings.
    • The ankle actively accommodates transverse plane motion, rather than solely transferring moments to the subtalar joint.

    Conclusions:

    • The ankle possesses considerable transverse plane mobility.
    • The ankle plays an active role in accommodating transverse plane motion during leg rotation.
    • This challenges the traditional view of the ankle-subtalar complex's function.