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ArticleJournal of medical ultrasonics (2001)2026

Sex differences in the dynamics of the distance between the talus and lateral malleolus during the stance phase of gait.

Noriaki Maeda, Satoshi Onoue, Yasunari Ikuta, Satoshi Arima, Honoka Ishihara, Ayano Ishida, Andreas Brand, Yuichi Nishikawa, Makoto Asaeda, Tomoyuki Nakasa and 2 more

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Noriaki MaedaDepartment of Sports Rehabilitation, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences Division of Integrated Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, 1-2-3 Kasumi, Minami-ku, Hiroshima, 734-8553, Japan. norimmi@hiroshima-u.ac.jp.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4447-8917
Satoshi OnoueDepartment of Sports Rehabilitation, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences Division of Integrated Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, 1-2-3 Kasumi, Minami-ku, Hiroshima, 734-8553, Japan.
Yasunari IkutaDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan.
Satoshi ArimaDepartment of Sports Rehabilitation, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences Division of Integrated Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, 1-2-3 Kasumi, Minami-ku, Hiroshima, 734-8553, Japan.
Honoka IshiharaDepartment of Sports Rehabilitation, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences Division of Integrated Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, 1-2-3 Kasumi, Minami-ku, Hiroshima, 734-8553, Japan.
Ayano IshidaDepartment of Sports Rehabilitation, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences Division of Integrated Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, 1-2-3 Kasumi, Minami-ku, Hiroshima, 734-8553, Japan.
Andreas BrandInstitute for Biomechanics, BG Unfallklinik Murnau, Murnau, Germany.
Yuichi NishikawaFaculty of Frontier Engineering, Institute of Science & Engineering, Kanazawa University, Kanazawa, Japan.
Makoto AsaedaDivision of Rehabilitation, Department of Clinical Practice and Support, Hiroshima University Hospital, Hiroshima, Japan.
Tomoyuki NakasaDepartment of Artificial Joints and Biomechanics, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan.
Nobuo AdachiDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan.
Tsubasa TashiroDepartment of Sports Rehabilitation, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences Division of Integrated Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, 1-2-3 Kasumi, Minami-ku, Hiroshima, 734-8553, Japan.

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purposeThis study aimed to assess the dynamics of the distance between the talus and lateral malleolus during the stance phase of gait and confirm any sex differences.

methodsThe distance between the talus and lateral malleolus was quantified during gait in 25 healthy participants. Noninvasive ultrasound with three-dimensional motion analysis was used to assess the kinematic properties during the walking stance phase.

resultsThe distance between the talus and lateral malleolus widened immediately after initial contact, narrowed during mid-stance, and widened during the stance cycle in all participants. The distance was significantly wider in females, especially during the early and terminal stance phases, contributing to differences in sagittal mobility.

conclusionsQuantitative measurement of the anterior talofibular ligament attachment distance may aid in the early detection of ankle abnormalities. The dynamic characteristics observed in females during gait may be associated with chronic ankle instability or osteoarthritis risk.

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Ankle JointGaitSex CharacteristicsTalusAdultBiomechanical PhenomenaFemaleHumansImaging, Three-DimensionalMaleSex FactorsUltrasonographyYoung AdultDistance between talus and lateral malleolusStance phase of gaitThree-dimensional motion analysisUltrasound

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