Scanographic study of the calcaneus: normal anatomy and clinical applications.
To facilitate the interpretation of the scanographic findings in fractures of the calcaneus, the authors have achieved an anatomo-radiologic correlation in terms of the classical coronal, sagittal and horizontal planes. Clinically, the sagittal plane can be obtained only by reconstruction. The 2 other planes permit study of the sustentaculum tali and posterior talar surface only in different sections, without their respective relationships. The authors therefore suggest a new double-oblique view, practicable in the injured patient, with a forward tilt of 20 degrees and medial rotation of 35 degrees, perpendicular to the sinus tarsi. This serves for anatomo-radiologic correlation and shows both anatomic structures together. By itself, it provides as much information as the three classical views and appears adequate for the assessment of fractures.
Cronier
P
P
Laboratoire d'Anatomie, CHRU, Angers, France.
Pillet
J C
JC
Talha
A
A
Ghestem
P
P
Liebault
B
B
Rieux
D
D
Mercier
P
P
Lescalie
F
F
Pillet
J
J
D002111:Calcaneus / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000293:injuries; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D013380:Subtalar Joint / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D013628:Talus / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed