Statistical, Morphometric, Anatomical Shape Model (Atlas) of Calcaneus.
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- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 26270812.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1371/journal.pone.0134603 and PMC identifier 4536012.
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Abstract
The aim was to develop a morphometric and anatomically accurate atlas (statistical shape model) of calcaneus. The model is based on 18 left foot and 18 right foot computed tomography studies of 28 male individuals aged from 17 to 62 years, with no known foot pathology. A procedure for automatic atlas included extraction and identification of common features, averaging feature position, obtaining mean geometry, mathematical shape description and variability analysis. Expert manual assistance was included for the model to fulfil the accuracy sought by medical professionals. The proposed for the first time statistical shape model of the calcaneus could be of value in many orthopaedic applications including providing support in diagnosing pathological lesions, pre-operative planning, classification and treatment of calcaneus fractures as well as for the development of future implant procedures.
Medical subject headings
- Calcaneus
- Models, Anatomic
- Tomography, X-Ray Computed