Items tagged “angles”
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Calcaneal inclination angle
The calcaneal inclination angle, also known as the calcaneal pitch, is useful in assessing medial arch height.
Measurement
This angle is formed on a weight-bearing lateral foot radiograph between the calcaneal inclination axis (i.e. most inferior part of the calcaneus) and the supporting hori...
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Talar declination angle
The talar declination angle is used to assess the longitudinal arch height including in Charcot foot.
Measurement
The talar declination angle is drawn on the weight-bearing lateral foot radiograph between the mid-talar axis and the supporting surface.
Interpretation
It should usually measure...
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Angle of the longitudinal arch (foot)
The angle of the longitudinal arch (calcaneal–fifth metatarsal angle) is one of the angles drawn on the weight-bearing lateral foot radiograph.
Measurement
The angle is formed between the calcaneal inclination axis and a line drawn along the inferior edge of the 5th metatarsal.
Interpretation...