Morphometric analysis and articular surface area of calcaneus

The morphometry along with the articular surface area of facets on calcaneus has been reported to a limited extent in the past. The present study was undertaken to measure the morphometric parameters like length and width of calcaneus along with the surface area of its articular facets. The study was carried out on 25 pairs of calcanei i.e., 25 right and 25 left calcanei. The measurements included the length and width of bones measured at specific points using a digital vernier caliper with least count of 0.01mm. The articular facets were traced and their surface area was measured using a graph paper. The average of left and right side for all the parameters was taken and p-value was calculated by using Student’s t- test. The result showed a clear left sided dominance in both the morphometric parameters and articular surface area of calcaneus with highly significant p-value. The present data can be of use to the orthopaedic surgeons in performing various surgeries on the foot like corrective surgeries for congenital talipes equino varus, ankle reconstruction etc.