Tweed, J. L., Campbell, J., Thompson, R. and Curran, M. (2008) The function of the midtarsal joint: a review of the literature. The Foot. 18(2), pp. 106-112. 0958-2592.
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Abstract:
The midtarsal joint (MTJt) consists of the combined articulations of the talonvicular and calcaneocuboid joints and represent the functional articulation between the rearfoot (talus and calcaneus) and the midfoot (navicular and cuboid). The movement of the transverse tarsal region has been described as a segment rotating around two distinct axes of the MTJt; the longitudinal and the oblique. Recent research has suggested that the two axes model of the MTJt is a theory of convenience to explain clinical observation, and that the MTJt moves in a more complex manner. It has been hypothesised that the MTJt has one triplanar axis of motion, so there remains the need to investigate the practical application of this understanding in terms of how this motion affects the MTJt in gait and the implications this may have on podiatric treatment.
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Creators:
Tweed, J. L., Campbell, J., Thompson, R. and Curran, M.
Publisher:
Elsevier
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Date:
June 2008
Date Type:
Publication
Page Range:
pp. 106-112
Journal or Publication Title:
The Foot
Volume:
18
Number:
2
Language:
English
ISSN:
0958-2592
Status:
Published / Disseminated
Refereed:
Yes
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