Three-dimensional reconstruction of magnetic resonance images of a displaced flexor hallucis longus tendon in hallux valgus.
By using three-dimensional magnetic resonance image reconstruction, lateral displacement of the flexor hallucis longus tendon and sesamoid bones was made clearly visible in a living patient. This finding supports a biomechanical model related to disturbed muscle balance at the first metatarsophalangeal joint, which could play an important role in the pathogenesis of hallux valgus and metatarsus primus varus.
Sanders
Antal P
AP
Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University Hospital Maastricht, Maastricht, Netherlands.
Weijers
René E
RE
Snijders
Christiaan J
CJ
Schon
Lew C
LC
D003198:Computer Simulation; D005260:Female; D006215:Hallux Valgus / Q000473:pathology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008875:Middle Aged; D008953:Models, Anatomic; D013710:Tendons / Q000473:pathology* / Q000503:physiopathology