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A roentgenographic technique to evaluate and document hindfoot position
Foot & Ankle
|March 1, 1981
Summary
Evaluating hindfoot position is challenging with clinical exams and standard X-rays. A new double-exposure X-ray technique accurately documents calcaneal position relative to the ankle, with established normal values.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Radiology
- Podiatry
Background:
- Clinical examination and conventional radiography lack objectivity for assessing hindfoot alignment.
- Accurate documentation of hindfoot position is crucial for diagnosis and treatment planning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce and validate a novel double-exposure roentgenographic technique for objective hindfoot position assessment.
- To establish normal adult values for this new radiographic method.
Main Methods:
- Development of a specialized double-exposure roentgenographic technique.
- Application of the technique to 60 healthy adult feet to determine normative data.
Main Results:
- The new technique provides accurate and objective documentation of the calcaneus's position relative to the ankle.
- Normal adult values for hindfoot alignment using this method have been established.
Conclusions:
- This double-exposure roentgenographic technique offers a reliable method for evaluating hindfoot position.
- The established normal values serve as a benchmark for identifying hindfoot abnormalities.