Abstract
In order to facilitate normal gait, toes require to be in a rectus position during the propulsive phase. This requires a correct balance and sequence of activity of the intrinsic musculature of the feet. Alteration of this balance and sequence may lead to the development of claw toes. Atrophy of the lumbricals occurs in the development of claw toes, but it is not known if changes occur in any other intrinsic muscles, including flexor digitorum brevis. This study set out to investigate whether hypertrophic changes were evident in flexor digitorum brevis in feet with claw toes.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1-8 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Journal of Foot and Ankle Research |
Volume | 3 |
Issue number | 32 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2010 |
Keywords
- normal gait
- claw toes
- hypertrophic changes