| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4051287 | Clinical Biomechanics | 2009 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
The prefabricated orthosis did not consistently restore normal work of friction, though it did correct the flatfoot visually. This implies that patients with flatfeet may be predisposed to developing posterior tibial tendon dysfunction due to abnormal gliding resistance, though bone orientations are restored.
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Authors
Takaaki Hirano, Matthew B.A. McCullough, Harold B. Kitaoka, Kazuya Ikoma, Kenton R. Kaufman,