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Chinese foot binding

E E Berg

    Orthopedic Nursing
    |September 1, 1995
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Chinese foot binding, initiated in childhood, utilized principles similar to modern brace treatments to reshape feet. This practice, though culturally significant, resulted in debilitating cavus foot deformities, akin to high-heel effects.

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    Area of Science:

    • Orthopedics and Medical History
    • Cultural Anthropology

    Background:

    • Foot binding was a historical Chinese practice of foot modification.
    • The practice involved binding young girls' feet to alter their shape.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze Chinese foot binding through the lens of modern orthopedic brace principles.
    • To compare the outcomes of foot binding with contemporary foot deformities.

    Main Methods:

    • Historical analysis of foot binding techniques.
    • Comparison of foot binding outcomes with principles of orthopedic brace treatment.
    • Analogous comparison with high-heel shoe wear effects.

    Main Results:

    • Foot binding applied principles of early intervention on cartilaginous bone, similar to modern brace treatments.

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  • The practice led to significant cavus foot deformity, causing dysfunction and disability.
  • The aesthetic goal was a lotus flower-shaped foot.

    • Conclusions:

    • Chinese foot binding, while culturally motivated, demonstrated an intuitive understanding of orthopedic principles.
    • The resultant deformities highlight the long-term negative consequences of imposed foot reshaping.
    • The practice serves as a historical parallel to the detrimental effects of modern footwear like high heels.