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Multisegmental foot modeling: a review.

Leah Rankine¹, Jason Long, Karl Canseco

¹Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI 53226, USA. lrankine@mcw.edu

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Multisegmental foot models analyze foot movement (kinematics). This review covers their methods, applications in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, and future research directions for improved gait analysis.

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Area of Science:

Biomechanics
Orthopedics
Kinesiology

Background:

Multisegmental foot models are crucial for understanding foot kinematics.
Over 20 years of research have led to various modeling approaches.
Characterizing complex foot motion requires sophisticated modeling techniques.

Purpose of the Study:

To review existing multisegmental foot modeling methods.
To discuss technical aspects and clinical applications of these models.
To identify future research directions in foot kinematics.

Main Methods:

Review of literature on multisegmental foot models.
Analysis of technical elements like derotation mechanisms and capture technology.
Categorization of models based on segment number (2- to 9-segment) and definitions.

Main Results:

Various multisegmental foot models exist, differing in segment definitions and complexity.
Models have been applied to characterize gait in conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, posterior tibial tendon dysfunction, and hallux rigidus.
Key technical elements include angular derotation and motion capture technology.

Conclusions:

Multisegmental foot models provide valuable insights into foot kinematics.
Clinical applications demonstrate the utility of these models in diagnosing and understanding foot pathologies.
Future research should focus on reducing soft tissue artifacts and standardizing nomenclature.