Anelasmocephalus hadzii

Talus bone

Foot

Europolemur klatti

Klecka's tau

Riojasuchus

Calcaneal fracture

Human leg

Osteochondrosis

Megaconus

Archicebus

Foot

Neanderthal anatomy

Australopithecus afarensis

Platypus venom

Astrapotheria

Health issues in athletics

Torquatus of Acci

Verreaux's sifaka

Platypus

Heel

Pes cavus

Human leg

Ankle

Notharctus tenebrosus

Rhacophorus

List of diseases (S)

Locomotor effects of shoes

Endurance running hypothesis

Platypus

Bone

Yarasuchus

Megabat

Femur

Reduced muscle mass, strength and performance in space

Anatomical terminology

Heterodontosaurus

Opisthocoelicaudia

Hybrid operating room

Shagai

Percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation

Flat feet

Fracture9

• These structures are thought to be shielded by the medial projection of the sustentaculum tali, which is held in place by the medial talocalcaneal interosseous ligaments during fracture of the calcaneus. (medscape.com)
• The initial workup for a suspected calcaneus fracture involves anterior posterior (AP), lateral and an axial view. (posna.org)
• The purpose of this study was to use high resolution (HR) magnetic resonance (MR) images of the calcaneus to investigate the trabecular structure of patients with and without osteoporotic hip fractures and to compare these techniques with bone mineral density (BMD) in differentiating fracture and nonfracture patients. (elsevier.com)
• Peterson ( 9 ) proposed in this displacement fracture, that the talus acts as a cantilever between the distal tibia and the strong sustentaculum tali of the calcaneus. (ispub.com)
• 17 years) with a traumatic intra-articular fracture of the wrist, ankle or calcaneus eligible for surgery will be subjected to additional intra-operative 3D-RX. (uva.nl)
• Previous studies from our group have shown that a high prevalence of vertebral deformities suggestive of fracture can be found in patients with an inflammatory disease, despite a near normal bone mineral density (BMD). (biomedcentral.com)
• Our findings imply that QUS measurements of the calcaneus in patients with an inflammatory condition, such as sarcoidosis and IBD, are likely of limited value to identify patients with a vertebral fracture. (biomedcentral.com)
• Blunt trauma patients with one of three high-risk fracture types (tibial plateau, pilon, calcaneus) requiring surgical stabilization. (ovid.com)
• Runners most often have stress fracture or stress reaction injuries to the tibia, metatarsals and calcaneus. (drpribut.com)

Surface of the calcaneus5

• The groove runs obliquely forward and lateralward, becoming gradually broader and deeper in front: in the articulated foot it lies above a similar groove upon the upper surface of the calcaneus, and forms, with it, a canal (sinus tarsi) filled up in the fresh state by the interosseous talocalcaneal ligament. (wikipedia.org)
• It articulates with the corresponding facet on the upper surface of the calcaneus, and is deeply concave in the direction of its long axis which runs forward and lateralward at an angle of about 45° with the median plane of the body. (wikipedia.org)
• The anterior and posterior facets of the talocalcaneal joint are on the superior surface of the calcaneus, of which the posterior facet is the largest. (radiopaedia.org)
• The upper surface of the calcaneus is protected by the posterior talus articular surface associated with the posterior calcaneal articular surface of the subtalar joint. (greenhostit.com)
• The calcaneofibular ligament is attached at the lateral malleolus and to the lateral surface of the calcaneus. (celebritydiagnosis.com)

Talus and calcaneus3

• The connection between the talus and calcaneus forms the subtalar joint. (sanmateopodiatrygroup.com)
• GH: osteopathic manipulation of the hindfoot that includes the manipulations of cuboid bone, navicular bone more talus and calcaneus bones. (anzctr.org.au)
• The talus and calcaneus exhibit normal signal features. (bullshido.net)

Achilles12

• The posterior-most portion of the calcaneus is the calcaneal tuberosity , a large, non-articulating process that is the insertion point for the calcaneal tendon (or Achilles tendon ). (wikidoc.org)
• Unilateral Achilles tenotomy was performed on the right hind limbs in the experiment group. (springer.com)
• The contralateral Achilles tendon in the experimental group was characterized as hypercellularity, neovascularization, and fused collagen fiber disarrangement, compared with the control group. (springer.com)
• Importantly, intra-tendon endochondral ossification and calcaneus deformity were featured in contralateral Achilles tendon. (springer.com)
• The dorsal part of the calcaneus is circular and provides the attachment site for the calcaneal tendon ( Achilles tendon ) posteriorly at the calcaneal notch and facilitates weight bearing inferiorly at the calcaneal tuberosity. (radiopaedia.org)
• Peripheral enthesitis is most commonly found in the calcaneus plantar fascia and the Achilles tendon. (hindawi.com)
• Outcome measures Participants underwent health assessments consisting of eight objective health measures including the standardised QUS of the calcaneus bone using a GE Lunar Achilles. (bmj.com)
• Achilles bursa - bursa between the tendo calcaneus and the upper part of the posterior surface of the calcaneum. (thefreedictionary.com)
• Achilles reflex - a contraction of the calf muscles when the tendo calcaneus is sharply struck. (thefreedictionary.com)
• In the intervention group (n=18), one Achilles tendon was treated with dry needling, and the other was treated with electrolysis percutaneous intratissue. (bmj.com)
• Muscle-Achilles tendon-bone units were harvested by transection of the middle part of the gastrocnemius muscle and of the calcaneus. (bmj.com)
• Background and purpose A retrocalcaneal bursitis is caused by repetitive impingement of the bursa between the Achilles tendon and the posterosuperior calcaneus. (uva.nl)

Bones17

• The calcaneus connects with the talus and cuboid bones. (sanmateopodiatrygroup.com)
• The calcaneus (os calcis) is the largest of the tarsal bones. (medscape.com)
• Latin for ankle), talus bone, astragalus /əˈstræɡələs/, or ankle bone is one of the group of foot bones known as the tarsus. (wikipedia.org)
• The skeleton of the human foot is made up of three groups of bones: the tarsus, the metatarsus and the phalanges. (wikidoc.org)
• Collectively these bones are part of the tarsal group of bones. (sciencephoto.com)
• At the base of those, a grouping of bones form the tarsals, which make up the ankle and upper portion of the foot. (healthline.com)
• Anteriorly, the calcaneus articulates with the cuboid ( calcaneocuboid joint ) bones. (radiopaedia.org)
• This group is carried out in osteopathic techniques previous and in addition a technique for the inferiority of cuboid and navicular bones. (anzctr.org.au)
• The tarsal bones make up a very important group of the foot bone anatomy and are made up of six bones. (infobarrel.com)
• the other bones except calcaneus articulate with the metatarsals anteriorly. (infobarrel.com)
• This group of foot bone anatomy consists of five long bones. (infobarrel.com)
• To investigate the radiographic anatomical characters of the bones in the fractured calcaneus by using tangential X-rays. (uwi.edu)
• The calcaneus connects to other bones. (greenhostit.com)
• The end of the bones of the lower leg and the calcaneus, being a kind of bone meniscus between the bones lower legs and bones of the foot. (greenhostit.com)
• The human foot has 26 bones separated into three groups, including phalanges, tarsal bones and metatarsal bones. (reference.com)
• The seven tarsal bones include the calcaneus, talus, cuboid, three cuneiforms and the navicular. (reference.com)
• The ankle joint is stabilized by 3 groups of ligaments, which are fibers that hold these bones in place. (celebritydiagnosis.com)

Sustentaculum tali of the calcaneus1

• it articulates with the upper surface of the sustentaculum tali of the calcaneus. (wikipedia.org)

Medial4

• The tibial artery, nerve, posterior tibial tendon, and flexor hallucis longus tendon course along the medial wall of the calcaneus, though they are rarely damaged in calcaneus fractures caused by blunt force. (medscape.com)
• The 1st bone in this group (big toe) articulates with medial cuneiform bone and also slightly with the intermediate cuneiform bone. (infobarrel.com)
• The stress concentration of the calcaneus was located at the medial zone of the posterior subtalar joint facet. (bvsalud.org)
• A medial gastrocnemius rotational flap was used in 14 patients, a myofascial flap was used in 1 patient, and a gastrocnemius-soleus-calcaneus pedicle flap was used in 1 patient. (aaos.org)

Distal2

• With the cuboid serving as its keystone, it redistributes part of the weight to the calcaneus and the distal end of the fifth metatarsal. (wikipedia.org)
• Single-photon absorptiometry scans were obtained at three sites: the distal radius, midradius, and calcaneus. (annals.org)

Tendon3

• Treatment includes stretching the affected muscle groups, relative rest, offloading the affected tendon, icing after activity, and limited use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. (aafp.org)
• A group of 4 muscles that come together just above your kneecap (patella) to form the patellar tendon. (webmd.com)
• In clinical practise it is most frequently seen at the sites of tendon attachment particularly the tibial tuberosity (Osgood-Schlatter's disease) and at a site of both impact stress and tendon attachment - the calcaneus (Sever's disease). (drpribut.com)

Tibia2

• The tibia and fibula and the interosseous membrane separate these muscles into anterior and posterior groups, in their turn subdivided into subgroups and layers. (wikipedia.org)
• The students gathered around to examine the find, and, serendipitously, Esther stumbled upon a primate talus (a bone in the foot that articulates with the tibia and calcaneus). (turkanabasin.org)

Ultrasound8

• Quantitative ultrasound of the calcaneus in hemodialysis patients. (biomedsearch.com)
• Speed of sound (SOS), broadband ultrasound attenuation (BUA) and quantitative ultrasound index (QUI) were assessed by quantitative ultrasound (QUS) at the right calcaneus in both groups. (biomedsearch.com)
• In contrast to the QUS parameters BUA (broadband ultrasound attenuation) and SOS (speed of sound), T-score of QUS and T-scores of the femoral neck and trochanter (DXA) were lower in the group of patients with vertebral deformities. (biomedcentral.com)
• The purpose of this study was to determine whether or not circuit training at home affects the calcaneus quantitative ultrasound status as well as other indices of body composition among undergraduate female students. (biomedcentral.com)
• The stiffness index of the calcaneus, broadband ultrasound attenuation of the calcaneus, speed of sound of the calcaneus, and body frame index. (biomedcentral.com)
• In the exercising group, broadband ultrasound attenuation of the calcaneus was higher 2 months later ( p = 0.033) as well as 3 months later ( p = 0.036), and the speed of sound of the calcaneus was higher 3 months later ( p = 0.018). (biomedcentral.com)
• These findings suggest that the calcaneus quantitative ultrasound status and muscle mass while losing fat mass may be improved by means of a simple exercise regimen within a short period among undergraduate female students. (biomedcentral.com)
• Our findings suggest that alcohol abuse has some, albeit a limited, effect on the degree of post-traumatic osteopenia and that ultrasound measurements in the calcaneus are of little use in detecting an increased post-traumatic osteopenia in this patient group. (lu.se)

Intra-articular3

• Calcaneus fractures are divided into intra-articular and extra-articular fractures based on involvement of the subtalar joint. (medscape.com)
• The objective of this study protocol is to investigate the effectiveness of the the intra-operative use of the 3D-RX-system as compared to the conventional 2D-fluoroscopy in patients with traumatic intra-articular fractures of the wrist, ankle and calcaneus. (uva.nl)
• DISCUSSION: The results of the study will provide more information on the effectiveness of the intra-operative use of 3D-imaging during surgical treatment of intra-articular fractures of the wrist, ankle and calcaneus. (uva.nl)

Subtalar joint5

• Connected to the talus at the subtalar joint , the calcaneus, the largest bone of the foot, is cushioned underneath by a layer of fat. (wikipedia.org)
• Superiorly, the calcaneus articulates with the talus at the talocalcaneal joint , also known as the (anatomic) subtalar joint, making contact at anterior, middle and posterior facets. (radiopaedia.org)
• The Von Mises stress distribution, maximal displacement, and contact area of the subtalar joint were analyzed among three groups. (bvsalud.org)
• The peak Von Mises stress distribution in three groups was similar at the subtalar joint facet of 4.9 MPa, 5.1 MPa, and 5.4 MPa. (bvsalud.org)
• There was a slight change in the contact area of the subtalar joint and no prominent displacement of the calcaneus could be detected among the three groups. (bvsalud.org)

Femur1

• Bone mineral density of the lumbar spine, proximal femur, radius, and calcaneus plus incident fractures (fractures that occurred during the study) of vertebrae, hip, wrist, and humerus. (bmj.com)

Tendons2

• On the otherwise fairly smooth lateral aspect of the calcaneus is the fibular trochlea (peroneal tubercle) , where the tendons of the fibularis brevis and longus muscles pass. (radiopaedia.org)
• the group of tendons that insert on the calcaneus near the point of the hock made up of the tendons of the gastrocnemius, soleus, superficial digital flexor, semitendinosus and biceps femoris muscles. (thefreedictionary.com)

Left calcaneus1

• Left calcaneus, lateral surface. (wikidoc.org)

Fibula1

• The surgical approach is a small incision from the tip of the fibula towards the anterior process of the calcaneus. (smith-nephew.com)

Stress fractures1

• Calcaneus stress fractures can have a diffuse or ill-defined geographic marrow edema pattern (Figure 2). (appliedradiology.com)

Fractures typically1

• Younger children with calcaneus fractures typically fall from a lower height than adolescents with these injuries. (posna.org)

Proximal1

• The calcaneus has two articulations, being part of the Proximal intertarsal joint and the Talocalcaneal joint. (wikidoc.org)

Injuries6

• [ 1 ] Calcaneus fractures may occur as a result of falls from heights or from twisting injuries or through a pathologic process such as osteoporosis , cysts, and tumors. (medscape.com)
• The management of calcaneus fractures and their associated soft tissue injuries are controversial. (medscape.com)
• Despite improvements in imaging, as well as a better understanding of the patterns of injury in complex fractures of the calcaneus, opinions on the management of such injuries continue to differ. (medscape.com)
• Fractures of the pediatric calcaneus are rare injuries and are frequently missed. (posna.org)
• Calcaneus fractures are uncommon and frequently missed injuries, especially in very young children. (posna.org)
• The latter group usually sustains higher energy injuries with falls usually greater than 10 feet. (posna.org)

Deformity2

• ICD-9 code 736.76 for Other acquired calcaneus deformity is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -OSTEOPATHIES, CHONDROPATHIES, AND ACQUIRED MUSCULOSKELETAL DEFORMITIES (730-739). (aapc.com)
• calcaneus, talus, Lis Franc), extremity amputations (post-traumatic or diabetic/vascular), fractures failing to heal (Non-Unions), bone infections (osteomyelitis) and deformity corrections (Malunions). (mapquest.com)

Extra-articular1

• Calcaneus fractures in children younger than 10 years of age, are usually extra-articular. (posna.org)

Lumbar spine6

• Bone mineral density (BMD) was measured on 2 occasions at the hip, lumbar spine, and calcaneus, and rates of bone loss were calculated. (nih.gov)
• However, radiographic hip OA showed nonsignificant trends toward increased bone loss at the calcaneus and lumbar spine. (nih.gov)
• The bone mineral density of the lumbar spine, femoral neck and calcaneus and broadband ultrasonic attention of the calcaneus were measured at baseline and after 12 months. (clinsci.org)
• Bone mineral density in the lumbar spine and calcaneus fell in control subjects [-0.005 (0.004) and −0.010 (0.004) g/cm 2 , respectively] but not in walkers [+0.006 (0.004) and +0.001 (0.004) g/cm 2 ]. (clinsci.org)
• The difference in response between groups was significant in the calcaneus ( P = 0.04) but not in the lumbar spine ( P = 0.08). (clinsci.org)
• 4. Walking decreased bone loss in the calcaneus and possibly in the lumbar spine. (clinsci.org)

Radiographic3

• Calcaneus fractures have been commonly missed as radiographic abnormalities are often more subtle than in adults. (posna.org)
• These results demonstrated that the tangential X-ray view of the calcaneus can be used to evaluate its radiographic anatomy and to measure the radii of the oval-shaped corpus calcanei. (uwi.edu)
• In general, the radiographic features can be grouped into destructive and proliferative changes. (bmj.com)

Axial1

• Axial and sagittal HR MR images of the calcaneus were obtained in 50 females (23 postmenopausal patients with osteoporotic hip fractures and 27 postmenopausal controls). (elsevier.com)

Femoral neck1

• Mean femoral neck bone mineral density did not change significantly in either group, although changes in walkers were related to the amount of walking completed ( r = 0.51, P = 0.001). (clinsci.org)

Osteoporosis1

• 01). Thirteen of the 14 jockeys (93%) showed either osteopenia or osteoporosis in at least one of their calcanei. (humankinetics.com)

Calcis1

• Fractures of the calcaneus, or os calcis, have been observed and documented for centuries. (medscape.com)

Anteriorly1

• The calcaneus has four articular facets, which allow it to articulate with the talus superiorly and the cuboid anteriorly. (medscape.com)

Hindfoot2

• The calcaneus , also referred to as the calcaneum , is the largest tarsal bone and the major bone in the hindfoot . (radiopaedia.org)
• fascia, and deep muscle groups of midfoot and hindfoot are normal. (bullshido.net)

Muscles2

• The posterior compartment contains the calf muscles, which are divided into superficial and deep groups. (dummies.com)
• Often called the quads, this group of muscles is used to extend the leg at the knee and aids in walking, running, and jumping. (webmd.com)

Postmenopausal women1

• In conclusion, trabecular structure measures derived from HR MR images of the calcaneus can differentiate between postmenopausal women with and without osteoporotic hip fractures. (elsevier.com)

Bilateral1

• The number of dissected lymph nodes from both unilateral and bilateral thyroid surgeries was significantly larger in the nanocarbon group than in the control group. (bvsalud.org)

Bursa1

• The point of the calcaneus is covered by the calcanean bursa . (wikidoc.org)

Study of Osteoporotic Fractures Research Group2

• Study of Osteoporotic Fractures Research Group. (nih.gov)
• For a list of the investigators in the Study of Osteoporotic Fractures Research Group, see the Appendix. (annals.org)

Gastrocnemius1

• The gastrocnemius is the only muscle of this group that helps flex the knee. (dummies.com)

Humerus2

• After extensive excavations, a humerus was uncovered that they believe is associated with the calcaneus! (turkanabasin.org)
• Sale tells the group how after finding the calcaneus, they decided to excavate the area and found a humerus! (turkanabasin.org)

MeSH1

• 17. The biocompatible, biodegradable graft of claim 10 wherein the graft is selected from the group consisting of a sheet, a tube, a mesh, a film, a filament, a fiber and a woven or non-woven sheet. (google.es)

Talocalcaneal joint2

• On a tangential X-ray view of the fractured calcaneus, the projection of sustentaculum tali resembled a duck beak, which was just under the middle facet of the talocalcaneal joint. (uwi.edu)
• The corpus calcanei appeared oval, which was just under the talocalcaneal joint articular surface. (uwi.edu)

Posterior facet1

• The contact area of the marginal fixation group was 265.3 mm2 on the posterior facet, where the maximal displacement was 0.23 mm. (bvsalud.org)

Incision3

• Recent studies have shown that the extensive lateral incision has become the standard treatment for most displaced calcaneus fractures. (smith-nephew.com)
• The Percutaneous Calcaneus Plate is designed for the mini incision approach to reduce the incidence of soft tissue complications in the traditional extensile lateral approach. (smith-nephew.com)
• Treatment consisted of removal of prosthesis in 11 of 12 patients followed by autologous bone graft from ipsilateral calcaneus by lateral incision to NWB area. (acfas.org)