Calcaneal inclination axis
Last revised by Henry Knipe on 13 Jan 2022
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Jones J, Knipe H, Mudgal P, Calcaneal inclination axis. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 12 Jun 2024) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-23753
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6 Jul 2013,
Jeremy Jones ◉
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The calcaneal inclination axis is drawn between the most inferior portion of the calcaneal tuberosity and the most distal and inferior point of the calcaneus at the calcaneocuboid joint on a weight-bearing lateral foot radiograph. It can be used to draw the calcaneal inclination angle.
References
- 1. Gentili A, Masih S, Yao L, Seeger L. Foot Axes and Angles. BJR. 1996;69(826):968-74. doi:10.1259/0007-1285-69-826-968 - Pubmed
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