Dimensional Changes of the Tarsal Tunnel During Foot and Ankle Positions: Anatomical Study.
biomechanics
cross-section
tarsal tunnel
tibial nerve
Journal
The Journal of foot and ankle surgery : official publication of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
ISSN: 1542-2224
Titre abrégé: J Foot Ankle Surg
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 9308427
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
Historique:
received:
24
01
2020
accepted:
13
02
2020
pubmed:
8
4
2020
medline:
25
6
2021
entrez:
8
4
2020
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
The tarsal tunnel is a fibrous osseous conduit for the tibial nerve and associated tendons. It is mechanically dynamic, and foot and ankle movements appear to move and change tunnel shape. However, the effect of foot and ankle movements is not clear. The aim of this study was to measure tarsal tunnel dimensions in anatomical position of the foot and ankle and quantify its changes at different positions in cadavers. A cross-sectional study with a total of 16 cryopreserved lower extremities from cadaveric specimens were used. The foot was cut using an anatomical saw at the level of the tarsal tunnel. Measurements of the cross-sectional area (CSA), transverse diameter (TD), longitudinal diameter (LD) were taken in anatomical position and during foot and ankle movements. All the tarsal tunnel measurements were significantly modified by ankle plantar flexion (p < .05). The CSA increased by 68.97 mm
Identifiants
pubmed: 32253152
pii: S1067-2516(20)30056-9
doi: 10.1053/j.jfas.2020.02.001
pii:
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Pagination
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