Abstract
OBJECTIVE: this study aims to develop a 3D FE model of the foot suffering from valgus hallux in order to investigate the plantar pressure distributions between bony structures. METHODS: in a first phase a baropodometric analysis was performed, successively a FE analysis was performed comparing results and obtaining information on the stress shielding. RESULTS: the valgus hallux deforms the correct spreading of the stress inside the bony structures causing an overloading of pressure located on the hallux and downloading the other toes. CONCLUSION: This comparative study can furnish important indications about the distribution of the stress patterns on the foot.