Measurement of Normal Calcaneus in Korean Cadavers: A Preliminary Report.
10.14193/jkfas.2014.18.1.14
- Author:
Jung Han KIM
1
;
Heui Chul GWAK
;
Jeon Gyo KIM
;
Yang Hwan JUNG
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Busan Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea. ortho1@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Calcaneus;
Size;
Angle;
Korean;
Cadaver
- MeSH:
Cadaver*;
Calcaneus*
- From:Journal of Korean Foot and Ankle Society
2014;18(1):14-18
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: The purpose of this report is to evaluate the measured values of normal Korean calcaneus by conduct of a cadaveric study. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 42 calcanei were obtained from Korean cadavers. A digital goniometer was used for measurement of Bohler's angle, Gissane angle, posterior facet articular inclination angle, and Fowler-Philip angle of calcaneus. A vernier caliper was used for measurement of the maximal antero-posterior length, maximal transverse width, and maximal height of calcaneus. RESULTS: The average Bohler's angle, Gissane angle, posterior facet articular inclination angle, and Fowler-Philip angle was 32.3degrees+/-5.0degrees, 114.4degrees+/-8.2degrees, 61.2degrees+/-4.4degrees, and 60.3degrees+/-7.6degrees. The average maximal antero-posterior length, maximal transverse width, and maximal height of calcaneus was 74.2+/-3.0 mm, 43.0+/-4.0 mm, and 42.5+/-3.0 mm. CONCLUSION: The measured values of normal Korean calcaneus were lower than the values reported in the international literature. Therefore, development of appropriate instruments reflecting the anatomical characteristics of Koreans will be needed.
