This can be corrected by dorsiflexion osteotomy (displacing the metatarsal dorsally) if the deformity is rigid, [21] or by peroneus longus tenotomy if the deformity is flexible.

A long oblique dorsiflexion closing wedge osteotomy was created and secured with a bicortical 4-mm partially threaded DARCO screw (Wright Medical Technology Inc.; Memphis, Tenn.) using fluoroscopy ...

Dorsiflexion is the movement of raising the foot upwards. While this seems like a simple motion, there are many problems that can affect upwards motion of the foot. Learn about the potential ...

Compared with dorsiflexion closing wedge metatarsal osteotomy, investigators found osteochondral autologous transplantation was safe and effective for the treatment of Freiberg infraction in an ...

Here’s what to know about this movement, including what exactly dorsiflexion is, how to assess your range of motion, and how to improve it, too. What exactly is dorsiflexion?

However, dorsiflexion is a crucial aspect of efficient, injury-free running form. It describes the movement at the ankle joint that brings your toes closer to you shin and, if you take your ...

If you've never heard of dorsiflexion before, pay attention, because it could be about to revolutionise your running technique. Dorsiflexion is the backward bending towards the body and ...

Focusing on ankle dorsiflexion—moving your toes toward your shins, or flexing your ankle —during your next run is one tiny tweak that can yield big benefits for all runners.

When we talk about running form, words like ‘cadence’, ‘over-striding’ and ‘arm swing’ are well known. Mention dorsiflexion, though, and most runners will give you a blank stare. Yet it is a crucial ...