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ArticleSkeletal radiology2022

Calcaneal offset index to measure hindfoot alignment in pes planus.

K P Iyengar, C A Azzopardi, J Fitzpatrick, T Hill, S Haleem, H Panchal, R Botchu

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K P IyengarDepartments of Orthopaedics, Southport and Ormskirk NHS Trust, Southport, UK.
C A AzzopardiDepartments of Musculoskeletal Radiology, Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B21 3AP, UK.
J FitzpatrickDepartments of Musculoskeletal Radiology, Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B21 3AP, UK.
T HillDepartments of Orthopaedics, Southport and Ormskirk NHS Trust, Southport, UK.
S HaleemDepartments of Spinal Surgery, Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, Birmingham, UK.
H PanchalSanyapixel Diagnostics, Ahmedabad, India.
R BotchuDepartments of Musculoskeletal Radiology, Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B21 3AP, UK. drbrajesh@yahoo.com.

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introductionPes planus is a common three-dimensional (3D) deformity characterised by forefoot abduction, the collapse of the medial longitudinal arch, and hindfoot valgus. Several radiological measurements such as anteroposterior talocalcaneal angle (Kite's) and 'Calcaneal pitch angle' (CPA) exist to calculate the degree of hindfoot alignment in these patients with variable intra- and interobserver reliability.

objectiveTo describe a new radiological ancillary method of measuring hindfoot alignment, the calcaneal offset index (COI). MATERIAL AND

methodsAnteroposterior (mortise) and lateral view weight-bearing (WB) ankle radiographs of 200 consecutive patients referred for foot and ankle pain were reviewed. Demographic details, clinical indication, and COI calculation were undertaken on the mortise view along with the measurement of CPA for each patient. A one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) was performed. Intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) analysis was evaluated to assess the intraclass reliability between observers.

resultsThere was a female preponderance of 2:1 in the study population with a mean age of 51.21 years (13-86 years). The calcaneal offset was increased in pes planus (hindfoot valgus). The p-value was 0.00023 on ANOVA. The COI gave an excellent interobserver correlation with ICC of 0.9 and moderate intraobserver reliability on the ICC analysis of 0.55.

conclusionThe COI can be an additional index of measuring hindfoot alignment in patients with pes planus. Contrary to the traditional angular measurements, this linear transverse plane measure is easier to calculate and reproducible. COI measurement has shown moderate intraobserver reliability but excellent interobserver reliability.

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CalcaneusFlatfootFemaleFootHumansMiddle AgedRadiographyReproducibility of ResultsWeight-BearingAdult-acquired flatfoot deformityFlatfootHindfoot alignmentRadiographyReliability

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