The human foot, comprising a complex anatomical structure of bones, joints, muscles, and ligaments, plays a crucial role in locomotion, stabilization, and impact absorption during movement. Flatfoot, one of the most common podiatric conditions, can significantly impair quality of life, causing pain, instability, and functional limitations. Surgery is often considered necessary to correct this deformity and restore foot biomechanics. This research aims to thoroughly explore the plantar arch of the foot in patients with flatfoot, focusing on analyzing arch volume using advanced Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) technology. CBCT methodology provides precise and detailed assessment of the three-dimensional structure of the plantar arch, allowing for a better understanding of morphological and structural features associated with flatfoot deformity. In collaboration with the Rizzoli Orthopedic Hospital in Bologna, imaging data from 5 patients were collected and analyzed. A specific Matlab algorithm was developed for calculating plantar arch volume, enabling quantitative evaluation of morphological variations pre- and post-surgical intervention. The main focus of the study was to assess the efficacy of the Grice-Green surgical intervention in correcting the plantar arch and improving symptoms associated with flatfoot. Results indicate a significant increase in plantar arch volume after surgery, confirming the effectiveness of the surgical procedure in restoring foot biomechanics and improving the quality of life of patients with flatfoot. In the end, this research provides a thorough and detailed assessment of the plantar arch using CBCT technology, demonstrating the importance of three-dimensional evaluation in the diagnosis and treatment of foot deformities. The findings offer valuable insights for developing more targeted and effective therapeutic strategies for patients with flatfoot.
Il piede umano, una complessa struttura anatomica composta da ossa, articolazioni, muscoli e legamenti, svolge un ruolo cruciale nella locomozione, nella stabilizzazione e nell'assorbimento degli impatti durante il movimento. Il piede piatto, una delle condizioni podologiche più comuni, può compromettere significativamente la qualità della vita, causando dolore, instabilità e limitazioni funzionali. La chirurgia è spesso considerata necessaria per correggere questa deformità e ripristinare la biomeccanica del piede. Questa ricerca si propone di esplorare approfonditamente l'arco plantare del piede nei pazienti affetti da piede piatto, concentrandosi sull'analisi del volume dell'arco utilizzando la tecnologia avanzata del Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT). La metodologia CBCT offre una valutazione precisa e dettagliata della struttura tridimensionale dell'arco plantare, consentendo una migliore comprensione delle caratteristiche morfologiche e strutturali associate alla deformità del piede piatto. In collaborazione con l'Ospedale Ortopedico Rizzoli di Bologna, i dati di imaging di 5 pazienti sono stati raccolti e analizzati. È stato sviluppato un algoritmo Matlab specifico per il calcolo del volume dell'arco plantare, consentendo una valutazione quantitativa delle variazioni morfologiche pre e post-intervento chirurgico. Il focus principale dello studio è stato valutare l'efficacia dell'intervento chirurgico di Grice-Green nella correzione dell'arco plantare e nel miglioramento della sintomatologia associata al piede piatto. I risultati indicano un significativo aumento del volume dell'arco plantare dopo l'intervento, confermando l'efficacia della procedura chirurgica nel ripristinare la biomeccanica del piede e migliorare la qualità della vita dei pazienti affetti da piede piatto. Questa ricerca, quindi, fornisce una valutazione approfondita e dettagliata dell'arco plantare utilizzando la tecnologia CBCT, dimostrando l'importanza della valutazione tridimensionale nella diagnosi e nel trattamento delle deformità del piede. I risultati ottenuti offrono preziose informazioni per sviluppare strategie terapeutiche più mirate e efficaci per i pazienti affetti da piede piatto.
Misure del volume sotteso alla volta plantare: studio degli effetti dopo un intervento chirurgico correttivo del piede piatto.
CAMERLENGO, EDOARDO
2023/2024
Abstract
The human foot, comprising a complex anatomical structure of bones, joints, muscles, and ligaments, plays a crucial role in locomotion, stabilization, and impact absorption during movement. Flatfoot, one of the most common podiatric conditions, can significantly impair quality of life, causing pain, instability, and functional limitations. Surgery is often considered necessary to correct this deformity and restore foot biomechanics. This research aims to thoroughly explore the plantar arch of the foot in patients with flatfoot, focusing on analyzing arch volume using advanced Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) technology. CBCT methodology provides precise and detailed assessment of the three-dimensional structure of the plantar arch, allowing for a better understanding of morphological and structural features associated with flatfoot deformity. In collaboration with the Rizzoli Orthopedic Hospital in Bologna, imaging data from 5 patients were collected and analyzed. A specific Matlab algorithm was developed for calculating plantar arch volume, enabling quantitative evaluation of morphological variations pre- and post-surgical intervention. The main focus of the study was to assess the efficacy of the Grice-Green surgical intervention in correcting the plantar arch and improving symptoms associated with flatfoot. Results indicate a significant increase in plantar arch volume after surgery, confirming the effectiveness of the surgical procedure in restoring foot biomechanics and improving the quality of life of patients with flatfoot. In the end, this research provides a thorough and detailed assessment of the plantar arch using CBCT technology, demonstrating the importance of three-dimensional evaluation in the diagnosis and treatment of foot deformities. The findings offer valuable insights for developing more targeted and effective therapeutic strategies for patients with flatfoot.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12608/67359