TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Foot and Ankle Surgery A1 - Manchanda, Kshitij A1 - Ross, Steven D. K. A1 - Wukich, Dane K. A2 - McMahon, Patrick J. A2 - Skinner, Harry B. PY - 2021 T2 - Current Diagnosis & Treatment in Orthopedics, 6e AB - The primary role of the foot and ankle is locomotion. It is critical for those treating disorders of the foot and ankle to not only have knowledge and understanding of the anatomy but also the biomechanical principles of the foot and ankle. The following is a brief description of the biomechanics of the foot and ankle during the gait cycle. Understanding and being familiar with these principles aids in diagnosing problems that affect the anatomy and function of the foot and ankle. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/28 UR - accesssurgery.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1181619068 ER -