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Foot angles - lateral weightbearing foot

Case contributed by Jeremy Jones
Diagnosis almost certain
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Several of the lines of alignment used on weightbearing lateral foot radiographs

  1. horizontal line
  2. calcaneal inclination axis
  3. first metatarsal axis
  4. mid-talar axis
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Numerous angles that can be measures on the lateral foot radiograph

  • lateral talo-first-metatarsal angle
  • Meary's angle
  • lateral talocalcaneal angle
  • talar declination angle
  • calcaneal inclination angle
  • angle of the longitudinal arch

Case Discussion

Lines and angles that describe alignment of the foot.

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