Radiological assessment of metatarsus adductus.
Metatarsus adductus is the most common congenital foot abnormality. Whilst there is a growing body of evidence describing many aspects of this condition, basic questions regarding aetiology, management and treatment remain controversial. Diagnosis is achieved with clinical and radiological examination. The latter is particularly important for the diagnosis of mild cases. An extensive literature review is presented outlining the development of various radiological methods of angular measurement used in the diagnosis and classification of metatarsus adductus. In addition, the review highlights a spectrum of values obtained for each angle and the validity were reported.
Llandough University Hospital, Department of Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery, Llandough University Hospital, Penlan Road, Llandough CF64 2XX, United Kingdom. Aryan@dawoodi.net
Aryan I S
AI
Dawoodi
Anthony
A
Perera
D005532:Foot Deformities, Congenital / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006215:Hallux Valgus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D008684:Metatarsus / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011859:Radiography