A study to evaluate the anatomical examination of calcaneal articular facet and squatting facet, focusing on their co-relation with Talus neck angles

Abstract

Aim: The aim of the present study was to assess the anatomical study on types of calcaneal articular facet and squatting facet with emphasis on anatomical co-relation of squatting facet with different angles at the neck of Talus.

Methods: The present study was conducted at AUTONOMOUS STATE MEDICAL COLLEGE, KANPUR DEHAT, UP, INDIA on 100 (right-52, left-48) dry tali irrespective of sex from Department of Anatomy. Articular surface of talus on inferior surface is studied for various types of their incidence. Angle at the neck i.e angle of inclination and deviation were measured with the help of Goniometer.

Results: Right and left side type II articular facets were equally common in our sample, with 24 and 20 individuals, respectively. Second highest was Type III articular facet on talus, 18 patients on right and 14 on left. Articular facet types IV and V were least. There was no significant difference in lateral squatting aspect between 22 right-sided and 18 left-sided bone patients. Right side mean extremely important angle of inclination was 124 and left side 112. Mean angle of deviation was 26.5 on right and 25.4 on left. No significant difference was discovered between right and left talus angles. Angle of deviation did not correlate with lateral squatting facet presence or absence (p >0.05). A strong correlation between angle of inclination and squatting facet was established with p value 0.007.

Conclusion: Differences in articular facets on inferior tali affect joint safety; three facets make the joint more stable. Changing the neck of the tali to create a squatting aspect reflects population lifestyle, habits, and posture. People squat owing to excessive dorsiflexion, climbing, extended standing, and pes cavus.