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Radiographic Analysis of Metatarsus Primus Elevatus

A Preliminary Study

Robert A. Christman Fellow, American College of Podiatric Radiologists; Director of Radiology and Associate Professor, Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine, Eighth at Race St, Philadelphia, PA 19107.

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K. Paul Flanigan Submitted during fourth-year residency, University of Pennsylvania Health Systems–Presbyterian Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA.

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Christopher C. Stanich Private practice, Albany, GA.

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The authors investigated the effect of x-ray tube head angulation and central ray direction on the position of the first metatarsal relative to the second metatarsal in the lateral foot radiographic view. This preliminary study shows that these variables may influence the perception of metatarsus primus elevatus in the weightbearing lateral foot radiograph. (J Am Podiatr Med Assoc 91(6): 294-299, 2001)

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