Research Article

Classification and Morphological Parameters of the Calcaneal Talar Facet: Which Type Is More Likely to Cause Osteoarthritis in Chinese Population?

Table 2

Measurements of calcaneus morphological parameters based on classification (±s).


Average total joint facet area (cm2)Mean GIssane’s angle (°)Mean Bohler’s angle (°)

Type I8.38±1.76131.4±7.2430.79±4.86
Type II8.13±1.64130.5±7.6428.96±6.82
Type III7.07±1.44130.5±6.2830.63±5.21
Type IV7.71±1.68132.7±7.2431.22±4.30
Type V9.31±3.96131.4±3.4631.26±6.31

p<0.05 vs Type I, p<0.05 vs Type II, p<0.05 vs Type III, p<0.05 Type IV.