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Measurement of Normal Calcaneus in Korean Cadavers: A Preliminary Report

한국인 사체에서의 정상 종골의 실측: 예비보고

  • Kim, Jung-Han (Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Busan Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine) ;
  • Gwak, Heui-Chul (Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Busan Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine) ;
  • Kim, Jeon-Gyo (Medical Department of 3821th Unit, Korea Army) ;
  • Jung, Yang Hwan (Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Busan Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine)
  • 김정한 (인제대학교 의과대학 부산백병원 정형외과학교실) ;
  • 곽희철 (인제대학교 의과대학 부산백병원 정형외과학교실) ;
  • 김전교 (육군 제3821 부대 의무중대) ;
  • 정양환 (인제대학교 의과대학 부산백병원 정형외과학교실)
  • Received : 2014.01.16
  • Accepted : 2014.01.29
  • Published : 2014.03.15
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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 B$\ddot{o}$hler'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 B$\ddot{o}$hler's angle, Gissane angle, posterior facet articular inclination angle, and Fowler-Philip angle was $32.3^{\circ}{\pm}5.0^{\circ}$, $114.4^{\circ}{\pm}8.2^{\circ}$, $61.2^{\circ}{\pm}4.4^{\circ}$, and $60.3^{\circ}{\pm}7.6^{\circ}$. The average maximal antero-posterior length, maximal transverse width, and maximal height of calcaneus was $74.2{\pm}3.0mm$, $43.0{\pm}4.0mm$, and $42.5{\pm}3.0mm$. 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.

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