The Determination of Foot Angles in Healthy Adult Turkish Population

The foot angles in the Turkish population

Abstract

Background: It is well known that morphometric measurements taken from the foot are related to foot biomechanics. Radiographic angle and measurements of the certain parameters of the foot are reference sources in the treatment and surgical planning of foot and ankle deformities. This study has focused on measuring and evaluating the angular variables of the foot in terms of age and gender on foot radiographs of healthy adults.

Material and Method: A total of 300 individuals (150 females and 150 males) between the ages of 25 and 55 were grouped according to age and gender. Four angular variables were measured on lateral radiographs of the right foot taken with weight. The variables measured are as follows: Gissane Angle, Bohler Angle, Medial Arch Angle and Lateral Arch Angle. Statistical analyses were conducted with R (version 4.3.2 64-bit (2023-10-31 ucrt)) software.

Results: As a result of the analyses, the difference between genders was found to be statistically significant in the variables of Gissane Angle and Bohler Angle. While statistically significant difference was found only between the individuals in the third group in terms of Lateral Arch Angle variable, no significant result was found between the groups and the genders forming the groups for the variable of Medial Arch Angle.

Conclusion: The morphometric data acquired in this study with the use of the lateral radiographs of the foot can serve as a reference value for healthy Turkish population.