Morphometric Study of Sulci Tali and Calcanei and its Clinical Significance: A Cross-sectional Analytical Study

Introduction: Knowledge of the vascular anatomy of the talus and calcaneus, particularly the sinus tarsi in the foot, is important for orthopaedic and vascular surgeons performing surgical procedures. Aim: The aim of this study was to measure and compare the dimensions of the right and left tali an...

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Main Authors: Sulekha Mangesh Kolap, Siddhesh Prakash Prabhu, Uday Narayan Kudalkar
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Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Pvt. Ltd. 2023-09-01
Series:International Journal of Anatomy Radiology and Surgery
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Siddhesh Prakash Prabhu
Uday Narayan Kudalkar
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description Introduction: Knowledge of the vascular anatomy of the talus and calcaneus, particularly the sinus tarsi in the foot, is important for orthopaedic and vascular surgeons performing surgical procedures. Aim: The aim of this study was to measure and compare the dimensions of the right and left tali and calcanei, as well as the right and left sulci tali and calcanei. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional analytical study was conducted at the Department of Anatomy, Goa Medical College, Bambolim, Goa, India, from March 2020 to August 2022. The study included 62 calcanei (32 left, 30 right) and 50 tali (26 left, 24 right) of unspecified gender/age. Measurements of the length and width of the tali and calcanei, as well as the dimensions of the sulci tali and calcanei, were obtained using digital Vernier calipers. The number of vascular foramina was also recorded. Statistical analysis including mean, standard deviation (SD), and p-values was performed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) software version 22.0. Results: The length of the right and left tali was measured as 50.85±3.44 mm and 51.87±3.86 mm, respectively (p-value=0.32), while the width of the right and left tali was measured as 36.92±4.0 mm and 38.51±2.65 mm, respectively (p-value=0.10). The length of the right and left sulcus tali was measured as 31.44±2.82 mm and 32.01±2.78 mm, respectively (p-value=0.47), with the width of the right and left sulcus tali measured as 10.08±3.47 mm and 10.9±3.45 mm, respectively (p-value=0.40), and the depth of the right and left sulcus tali measured as 4.65±0.82 mm and 5.01±1.33 mm, respectively (p-value=0.24). The length of the right and left calcanei was measured as 72.58±5.77 mm and 72.75±5.44 mm, respectively (p-value=0.90), with the width of the right and left calcanei measured as 28.56±2.52 mm and 27.76±2.42 mm, respectively (p-value=0.21). The length of the right and left sulcus calcanei was measured as 34.62±2.59 mm and 34.8±3.3 mm, respectively (p-value=0.81), with the width of the right and left sulcus calcanei measured as 10.85±2.12 mm and 10.69±2.07 mm, respectively (p-value=0.75), and the depth of the right and left sulcus calcanei measured as 2.64±0.77 mm and 2.93±0.83 mm, respectively (p-value=0.17). A total of 232 and 335 vascular foramina were found in the sulci tali on the right and left sides, respectively. A total of 172 and 168 vascular foramina were found in the sulci calcanei on the right and left sides, respectively. Conclusion: The dimensions of the left side were generally higher compared to the right for most of the measured variables. This study provides valuable insights for clinicians from a surgical perspective and in the context of fracture healing and foot rehabilitation procedures.
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spelling doaj.art-9bc90a9cba944245825e5ae060e90baf2024-04-21T06:50:34ZengJCDR Research and Publications Pvt. Ltd.International Journal of Anatomy Radiology and Surgery2277-85432455-68742023-09-01125AO24AO2710.7860/IJARS/2023/60821.2933Morphometric Study of Sulci Tali and Calcanei and its Clinical Significance: A Cross-sectional Analytical StudySulekha Mangesh Kolap0Siddhesh Prakash Prabhu1Uday Narayan Kudalkar2Assistant Professor, Department of Anatomy, Goa Medical College, Bambolim, Goa, India.Assistant Professor, Department of Anatomy, Goa Medical College, Bambolim, Goa, India.Associate Professor, Department of Anatomy, Goa Medical College, Bambolim, Goa, India.Introduction: Knowledge of the vascular anatomy of the talus and calcaneus, particularly the sinus tarsi in the foot, is important for orthopaedic and vascular surgeons performing surgical procedures. Aim: The aim of this study was to measure and compare the dimensions of the right and left tali and calcanei, as well as the right and left sulci tali and calcanei. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional analytical study was conducted at the Department of Anatomy, Goa Medical College, Bambolim, Goa, India, from March 2020 to August 2022. The study included 62 calcanei (32 left, 30 right) and 50 tali (26 left, 24 right) of unspecified gender/age. Measurements of the length and width of the tali and calcanei, as well as the dimensions of the sulci tali and calcanei, were obtained using digital Vernier calipers. The number of vascular foramina was also recorded. Statistical analysis including mean, standard deviation (SD), and p-values was performed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) software version 22.0. Results: The length of the right and left tali was measured as 50.85±3.44 mm and 51.87±3.86 mm, respectively (p-value=0.32), while the width of the right and left tali was measured as 36.92±4.0 mm and 38.51±2.65 mm, respectively (p-value=0.10). The length of the right and left sulcus tali was measured as 31.44±2.82 mm and 32.01±2.78 mm, respectively (p-value=0.47), with the width of the right and left sulcus tali measured as 10.08±3.47 mm and 10.9±3.45 mm, respectively (p-value=0.40), and the depth of the right and left sulcus tali measured as 4.65±0.82 mm and 5.01±1.33 mm, respectively (p-value=0.24). The length of the right and left calcanei was measured as 72.58±5.77 mm and 72.75±5.44 mm, respectively (p-value=0.90), with the width of the right and left calcanei measured as 28.56±2.52 mm and 27.76±2.42 mm, respectively (p-value=0.21). The length of the right and left sulcus calcanei was measured as 34.62±2.59 mm and 34.8±3.3 mm, respectively (p-value=0.81), with the width of the right and left sulcus calcanei measured as 10.85±2.12 mm and 10.69±2.07 mm, respectively (p-value=0.75), and the depth of the right and left sulcus calcanei measured as 2.64±0.77 mm and 2.93±0.83 mm, respectively (p-value=0.17). A total of 232 and 335 vascular foramina were found in the sulci tali on the right and left sides, respectively. A total of 172 and 168 vascular foramina were found in the sulci calcanei on the right and left sides, respectively. Conclusion: The dimensions of the left side were generally higher compared to the right for most of the measured variables. This study provides valuable insights for clinicians from a surgical perspective and in the context of fracture healing and foot rehabilitation procedures.https://www.ijars.net/articles/PDF/2933/60821_CE[Ra1]_F(SHU)_PF1(JY_SHU)_redo_PFA(SHU)_PB(JY_SHU)_QC(SHK_RDW_SHU)_PN(SHU).pdffracturesrehabilitationsurgeonsvascular
spellingShingle Sulekha Mangesh Kolap
Siddhesh Prakash Prabhu
Uday Narayan Kudalkar
Morphometric Study of Sulci Tali and Calcanei and its Clinical Significance: A Cross-sectional Analytical Study
International Journal of Anatomy Radiology and Surgery
fractures
rehabilitation
surgeons
vascular
title Morphometric Study of Sulci Tali and Calcanei and its Clinical Significance: A Cross-sectional Analytical Study
title_full Morphometric Study of Sulci Tali and Calcanei and its Clinical Significance: A Cross-sectional Analytical Study
title_fullStr Morphometric Study of Sulci Tali and Calcanei and its Clinical Significance: A Cross-sectional Analytical Study
title_full_unstemmed Morphometric Study of Sulci Tali and Calcanei and its Clinical Significance: A Cross-sectional Analytical Study
title_short Morphometric Study of Sulci Tali and Calcanei and its Clinical Significance: A Cross-sectional Analytical Study
title_sort morphometric study of sulci tali and calcanei and its clinical significance a cross sectional analytical study
topic fractures
rehabilitation
surgeons
vascular
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