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Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association
Volume 99 Number 4 367-370 2009
Copyright © 2009 American Podiatric Medical Association

Dynamic Splinting for Runner’s Toe

A Case Report with Gait Analysis

Mathew M. John, DPM *, F. Buck Willis, PhD {dagger} and Alberto Portillo, MSE {ddagger}

* Ankle & Foot Centers PC, Marietta, GA.
{dagger} Texas State University, San Marcos, TX. Dr. Willis is now with Dynasplint Systems Inc, Austin, TX.
{ddagger} University of Texas, San Antonio, Graduate College, San Antonio, TX; Engineering Department, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, TX.

Corresponding author: F. Buck Willis, PhD, PO Box 1735, San Marcos, TX 78667. (E-mail: BuckPhD{at}yahoo.com)

Abstract

We present a case report of runner’s hallux limitus and the effect of dynamic splinting in reducing contracture as measured by gait analysis. After 4 months of treatment with dynamic splinting, the patient regained 45° in active range of motion, and the gait analysis showed significant and beneficial changes. (J Am Podiatr Med Assoc 99(4): 367–370, 2009)






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