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ArticleQuantitative imaging in medicine and surgery2025

Effects of plantar static pressure distribution in subject with bilateral hallux limitus: a detailed case-control study.

Natalia Tovaruela-Carrión, Ricardo Becerro-de-Bengoa-Vallejo, Marta Elena Losa-Iglesias, Daniel López-López, Juan Gómez-Salgado, Javier Bayod López

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Natalia Tovaruela-CarriónFaculty of Nursing, Physiotherapy and Podiatry, University of Seville, Seville, Spain.
Ricardo Becerro-de-Bengoa-VallejoFaculty of Nursing, Physiotherapy and Podiatry, Complutense University of Madrid, Madrid, Spain.
Marta Elena Losa-IglesiasFaculty of Health Sciences, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Madrid, Spain.
Daniel López-LópezResearch, Health and Podiatry Group, Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Nursing and Podiatry, Industrial Campus of Ferrol, Universidade da Coruña, Ferrol, Spain.
Juan Gómez-SalgadoDepartment of Sociology, Social Work and Public Health, Faculty of Labour Sciences, Universidad de Huelva, Huelva, Spain.
Javier Bayod LópezApplied Mechanics and Bioengineering Group (AMB), Aragon Institute of Engineering Research (IA), Centro de Investigación Biomecánica en Red CIBER-BBN, Universidad de Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain.

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Background: Hallux limitus (HL) is defined as the restriction of dorsiflexion (DF) in the first metatarsophalangeal joint (IMTFJ) under closed kinetic chain conditions, where the distal segment is fixed and the foot is in contact with the ground. This biomechanical condition compromises the Windlass mechanism during the propulsive phase of gait, generating pain and functional disability. Therefore, the aim of this research was to examine the aspect of foot shape linked to distribution of static plantar pressure in individuals with bilateral HL compared to subjects with normal foot. Methods: A total of 90 subjects participated in this case-control study, divided into two groups: 45 individuals with bilateral HL and 45 healthy individuals without any known foot pathology. A portable pressure platform was used to measure each subject's static plantar pressure. Results: Individuals with HL showed significantly increased contact surface in the forefoot (left: 36.67±8.30 Conclusions: Individuals with bilateral HL showed altered static plantar pressure distribution and increased contact surface in the forefoot and heel compared to healthy controls. Limitations include sex imbalance between groups and lack of dynamic data. These findings may reflect compensatory adaptations and support the need for tailored interventions to improve foot function in this population.

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Foot diseasegait analysishallux limitus (HL)instabilityplantar pressure

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