Pathomechanics of Structural Foot Deformities

TLDR

The article discusses how subtalar joint compensations affect proximal and distal tissues and provides a biomechanical rationale for related tissue disorders. The article reviews the most common structural foot deformities seen in clinical practice. The study defines the deformities and describes expected subtalar joint compensations, including their potential impact on bone development.

Abstract

This article presents the most common structural foot deformities encountered in clinical practice. The deformities are defined, and the expected compensations at the subtalar joint (STJ) are described. The theoretical consequences of the STJ compensations on proximal and distal tissues are presented. A biomechanical rationale for certain tissue disorders is described. The possible effects of abnormal STJ compensation on osseous development are briefly discussed.