Ulceration below the head of the first metatarsal may be caused by plantarflexed first ray. This can be corrected by dorsiflexion osteotomy (displacing the metatarsal dorsally) if the deformity is ...

This is because there is less pulling from your Achilles tendon and plantar fascia when the foot is in a slight plantarflexed position (downward flexion)," Lee says. Firmness. Both Levitt and ...

Fractures of the body of the talus encompass a wide variety of injuries and account for over 25% of all injuries to the talus. [22] No classification scheme categorizes them with clinical ...