Normal CT anatomy of the calcaneus
10.3348/jkrs.1986.22.5.866
- Author:
Mun Gyu LEE
;
Heung Sik KANG
- Publication Type:Original Article
- MeSH:
Anatomy, Cross-Sectional;
Calcaneus;
Clubfoot;
Flatfoot;
Osteoarthritis;
Volunteers
- From:Journal of the Korean Radiological Society
1986;22(5):866-872
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
Normal sectional anatomy of the calcaneus with multiplanar CT examination was studied in 5 volunteers as thebackground for interpretation of various abnormalities. Major 3 sectional anatomy including plantar, coronal,sagittal and additional tuberosity planes are described. With CT examination of the calcaneus, 1. More detailedanatomy of 3 facets of subtalar joint(anterior, middle, and posterior facet) can be well visualized. 2. Itsclinical applications in the tarsal trauma, tarsal coalition, subtalar infectin, degenerative arthritis, clubfoot, pes planus and tarsal tumor could provide much more informations, which not obtained by conventionalradiographic studies.
