J Korean Foot Ankle Soc.  2014 Mar;18(1):14-18. 10.14193/jkfas.2014.18.1.14.

Measurement of Normal Calcaneus in Korean Cadavers: A Preliminary Report

• Kim JH
• Gwak HC
• Kim JG
• Jung YH

• KMID: 1958733
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.14193/jkfas.2014.18.1.14

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.

Keyword

Calcaneus; Size; Angle; Korean; Cadaver

MeSH Terms

Cadaver*
Calcaneus*

Figure

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  Figure 1. We confirmed a gross lesion in calcaneus.

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  Figure 2. (A) Digital goniometer (Bluebird). (B) Vernier caliper (Mitutoyo Philosophy).

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  Figure 3. ‘A’: Böhler's angle, ‘B’: Gissane angle.

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  Figure 4. ‘A’: posterior facet articular inclination angle, ‘B’: Philip-Fowler angle.

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  Figure 5. ‘A’: maximal anterioposterior length, ‘B’: maximal height.

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  Figure 6. Maximal transverse width.

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  Figure 7. Intervals between the locking calcaneal plate fixation and calcaneal border.

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