The functional multispiral computer tomography of feet in determination of reference angular parameters at acquired adult flatfoot deformity

One of the most difficult areas for diagnosis is the foot and ankle due to the complex structure and biomechanics. However, among the methods of assessment a static function of the foot until recently, the leading role was played by the classical weight-bearing radiograph of foot.Authors provide relevant modern information about the possibilities of diagnostic imaging of particular issues of acquired foot deformities, for example flat-foot or pes planovalgus.The aim of the study was to determine the possibility of assessing the angular parameters of the foot on digital images obtained during the functional multispiral computer tomography (fMSCT) with imitation of weight-bearing.As a result of the conducted research, it concludes that analysis of the fMSCT data obtained allows analysis of standard angles and distances. The planes for measurements must be aligned in accordance with the axes of the bones (the construction of non-standard oblique planes) involved in the formation of appropriate angles and distances.When performing functional multispiral computed tomography (FMSCT), there are a number of advantages over the routine weight-bearing radiography of the foot.