Forefoot Explained

The forefoot is the anterior aspect of the foot, composed of the five metatarsal bones, the fourteen phalanges and associated soft tissue structures.[1] [2] It is a common site of pathology in podiatry, and is the anatomic region involved in such conditions as hallux valgus, hallux rigidus, and Morton's neuroma, among others.[3] In cases of severe deformity, such as in Charcot joints seen with diabetic neuropathy, the forefoot can be reconstructed by arthroplasty.[4]

References

  1. Web site: Forefoot at About.com. 2013-09-09. 2013-04-30. https://web.archive.org/web/20130430161855/http://foothealth.about.com/od/glossary/g/Forefoot.htm. dead.
  2. Rear-foot, mid-foot and fore-foot motion during the stance phase of gait.. 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2006.05.017 . 16965916. 25. 3. Gait & Posture. 453–462. 2007. Leardini. A.. Benedetti. M.G.. Berti. L.. Bettinelli. D.. Nativo. R.. Giannini. S..
  3. Book: Hallux Valgus and Forefoot Surgery. V Hetherington. 9780443087752. 1994-01-01.
  4. Web site: Arthroplasty of the forefoot. The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery.

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