08.05.2024 | Original Article
Morphological measurements and classification of the navicular bone: a study based on computed tomography imaging
verfasst von:
Liang Ao, Huining Tang, Wangyu Wu, Songtao Jiang, Wenjing Luo, Lei Zhang
Erschienen in:
Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy
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Abstract
Objective
The purpose of this study was to present the classification of navicular bones and the anatomical basis for the diagnosis and treatment of navicular fractures of the foot.
Method
351 computed tomographic (CT) images of the navicular bone were analyzed and classified. The navicular bone’s anatomical morphology was measured by three independent researchers in each type. Analysis and recording of the measurement results followed.
Result
Navicular bones were assorted into three types: I shape(37.04%), II shape(54.41%), and III shape(8.55%). The left and right sides did not differ in any appreciable ways, except ab, bc, and ∠abc (P < 0.05); And all data were statistically different between men and women except for ∠abc (p > 0.05).
Conclusion
The classification of the navicular bone in this study may be helpful in making the treatment decision for navicular fracture.
Level of clinical evidence
: 4.