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Objective: In our study, it was aimed to contribute to the formation of anthropometric index by making morphometric measurements of talus and calcaneus belonging to the Anatolian population and classifying the articulatio subtalaris and articulatio talocalcaneonavicularis that they formed together. Material-Method: A total of 18 calcaneus and 23 talus were evaluated from the bones available in the Anatomy Department laboratory, regardless of age and gender. Digital calipers were used in the measurements. The joint faces of talus and calcaneus with each other were classified as Bunning and Barnett. Results: The average anteroposterior length of Calcaneus was 75.49±6.00 mm; mean transverse width 39.31±3.68 mm; average Böhler angle 29.23°±6.80° average sulcus calcanei width 5.72±1.73 mm; The average sulcus calcanei length was measured as 22.46±4.22 mm. The average anteroposterior length of the talus is 55.34±5.49 mm; mean transverse width 41.22±3.84 mm; average sulcus tali width 6.09 ± 1.51 mm; The average sulcus tali length was measured as 21.95±3.20 mm. In the joint face typing, it has been determined that the joint faces of the talus and calcaneus are mostly Type B. Conclusion: The morphometric measurements of talus and calcaneus and the types of joint faces with each other differ between populations. In our study, similar to some populations, type B was found commonly in talus and calcaneus joint face typing and comparisons between populations were made. Knowing the morphometric properties of talus and calcaneus and the differences between populations is very important in determining the treatment method of many pathologies involving these joints. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Background: Ankle arthrodesis is an option in the treatment of certain pathological conditions of the ankle. Even indications expanded over the years basic principles have remained the same; correction of the deformity, pain relief and providing stability. In this study we evaluated the results of our patients that we made tibiotalokalkaneal arthrodesis with retrograde intramedullary nail. Methods: Between January 2007 and January 2012 seven patients (2 males, 5 females; mean age 56.5±7.7; range 13 to 67 years) undergoing tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis with retrograde intramedullary nail were included in the study and were evaluated retrospectively. Etiology of the 7 patients were arthrosis after pylon fracture 42.8% (n=3), diabetic neurarthropathy 14.2% (n=1), foot drop 14.2% (n=1), arthrosis after bimalleolar fracture in the basis of poliomyelitis 14.2% (n=1), Charcot joint secondary to calcaneal apophysis avulsion in the basis of congenital insensitivity syndrome 14.2% (n=1). Titanium retrograde intramedullary nails were used in all patients. Results: Solid fusion was obtained average of 13±4.24 weeks (range 10 to 16 weeks) in all patients. Wound complications, infection, and implant failure were not observed. Preoperatively AOFAS score was 18±2.1 (4-32) and increased to 58±1.8 (46-72). Conclusion: Intramedullary nail exhibits superior biomechanical properties and when compared with other implants it provides dynamic compression capacity, high bending strength, increased rotational stability. In this study, although a relatively small number of patients, ankle arthrodesis wit retrograde intramedullary nail is a reliable method with high rates of union and good functional results. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Subtalar or peritalar dislocations occur infrequently, representing less than 2% of all dislocations and less than 1% of big joint dislocations. They are usually the result of high-energy traumas, but sometimes can be seen after ankle sprains. Medial subtalar dislocations are more frequent. These dislocations must be treated as soon as possible. Usually, closed reduction is possible. In our case, a seventeen-year-old female had a closed medial subtalar dislocation following an inversion injury of the right ankle while playing volleyball. It was treated successfully by closed reduction. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]