Anatomy: Plantar Plate

Daniel J Hatch

doi:10.1016/j.cpm.2022.02.004

Anatomy: Plantar Plate

Clin Podiatr Med Surg. 2022 Jul;39(3):411-419. doi: 10.1016/j.cpm.2022.02.004.

Author

Daniel J Hatch¹

Affiliation

¹ Director of Surgery, North Colorado Podiatric Medical Surgical Residency, 1931 65th Avenue, Suite A, Greeley, CO 80634, USA. Electronic address: [email protected].

PMID: 35717059
DOI: 10.1016/j.cpm.2022.02.004

Abstract

The fibrocartilaginous component of the plantar plate offers stability at the metatarsophalangeal joint. In conjunction with the attachments of the deep transverse metatarsal ligaments and collateral ligaments, the plantar plate complex resists tensile forces anchored by the plantar fascia and compression forces under the metatarsal heads.

Keywords: Accessory collateral ligament; Fibrocartilage; Plantar plate.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Collateral Ligaments*
Foot
Humans
Metatarsal Bones* / surgery
Metatarsophalangeal Joint* / surgery
Plantar Plate* / surgery