ArticleBMC musculoskeletal disorders2013
Ultrasonic evaluation of the abductor hallucis muscle in hallux valgus: a cross-sectional observational study.
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- Toe Grip strength declines earlier than hand grip strength and knee extension strength in community-dwelling older men: a cross sectional study.Journal of foot and ankle research · 2022Article
- Contemporary Review: The Foot and Ankle in Long-Distance Running.Foot & ankle orthopaedics · 2022Review
- Contributions of Intrinsic and Extrinsic Foot Muscles during Functional Standing Postures.BioMed research international · 2022Article
- Comparison of the Intrinsic Foot Muscle Activities between Therapeutic and Three-Dimensional Foot-Ankle Exercises in Healthy Adults: An Explanatory Study.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2020Article
- Feasibility of the Archercise biofeedback device to strengthen foot musculature.Journal of foot and ankle research · 2020Observational
- Mechanical properties and morphologic features of intrinsic foot muscles and plantar fascia in individuals with hallux valgus.Acta orthopaedica et traumatologica turcica · 2019Article
- Relationship between transverse arch height and foot muscles evaluated by ultrasound imaging device.Journal of physical therapy science · 2018Article
- Wide-pulse, high-frequency, low-intensity neuromuscular electrical stimulation has potential for targeted strengthening of an intrinsic foot muscle: a feasibility study.Journal of foot and ankle research · 2018Article
- Reliability and correlates of cross-sectional area of abductor hallucis and the medial belly of the flexor hallucis brevis measured by ultrasound.Journal of foot and ankle research · 2018Review
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Abstract
backgroundThe aim of the study was to investigate the abductor hallucis muscle characteristics, defined as dorso-plantar (DP) thickness, medio-lateral (ML) width, and cross-sectional area (CSA) in relation to the severity of hallux valgus using musculoskeletal ultrasound. One hundred and two feet, mean (SD) age of 60.3 (20.54) years old, displaying varying severities of hallux valgus were stratified into four groups representing the four grades of the Manchester Scale (grade 0: no deformity, grade 1: mild deformity, grade 2: moderate deformity and grade 3: severe deformity).
methodsThe abductor hallucis muscle was imaged in each foot using a portable ultrasound system. The mean (SD) DP thickness, ML width, and CSA measurements were compared across the four Manchester Scale grades using a one-way ANOVA.
resultsSignificant differences in DP thickness were found between feet with no hallux valgus (grade 0) and feet with hallux valgus grade 2 (p=0.001) and 3 (p<0.001). Significant differences were also found in ML width between feet with no hallux valgus (grade 0) and feet with grade 2 hallux valgus (p=0.010). Significant differences in CSA were found between feet with no hallux valgus (grade 0) and feet with grade 2 (p<0.001) and grade 3 (p<0.001) hallux valgus. No significant differences in these three muscle characteristics were found between grades 1, 2 and 3 (p>0.0125).
conclusionsWe speculate that morphological changes to the abductor hallucis muscle occur early in the development of the deformity.
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