Influence of Normal and Pathologic Windlass Mechanism During Dorsiflexion of the Hallux

Category: Midfoot/Forefoot; Other Introduction/Purpose: When the windlass mechanism (WM) is engaged, the plantar aponeurosis (PA) is pulled distally by extension of the first metatarsophalangeal joint (MTPJ1), shortening the sole of the foot and raising the medial longitudinal arch (MLA). It has als...

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Main Authors: Takumi Kihara MD, Corey Wukelic MS, Eric Thorhauer PhD, Bruce Sangeorzan MD FAAOS FAOA, William R. Ledoux PhD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2024-12-01
Series:Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2473011424S00332
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