Anatomy of the varus foot and ankle

Foot Ankle Clin. 2012 Mar;17(1):1-11. doi: 10.1016/j.fcl.2011.11.001. Epub 2011 Nov 29.

Abstract

In summary, varus deformity of the foot and ankle encompasses a spectrum of deformities from mild to severe. The cause of this deformity may be bone, muscle imbalance, or a combination of both. Surgical intervention should be planned only after the patient's anatomy is understood. Uncorrected symptomatic varus deformities may have significant consequences on gait kinematics and foot biomechanics.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Ankle / anatomy & histology*
  • Ankle Joint / anatomy & histology
  • Ankle Joint / physiology
  • Biomechanical Phenomena
  • Foot / anatomy & histology*
  • Foot Deformities, Acquired / pathology*
  • Foot Deformities, Acquired / physiopathology
  • Hallux Varus / pathology*
  • Hallux Varus / physiopathology
  • Humans