Plantar pressure refers to the pressure measured on the plantar ... Central forefoot, 7. Lateral forefoot, 8. Hallux, and 9. Lateral toes. Each placer was assessed to detect the peak pressure area.

Structural abnormalities of the first metatarsal bone and hallux contribute to ulcer formation. Ulcer at the plantar aspect of the hallux may be caused by limited dorsiflexion of the hallux and ...