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MULTIMODAL IMAGING ANALYSIS OF CALCANEUM ANATOMY AND PATHOLOGY: INSIGHTS FROM A RETROSPECTIVE OBSERVATIONAL STUDY

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Adnan Badar, Sajid Akhtar, Inayatullah, Sultan Mahmood,Muhammad Zahir Shah, Salman Yunas
» doi: 10.48047/AFJBS.6.4.2024.1302-1308

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Background: Heel the calcaneum bears weight, it is also involved in movements and standing. Calcaneum injuries like fracture and soft tissue injuries could also cause serious morbidity and lengthy rehabilitation. In the recent past there has been development in imaging studies which positively impacted on the examination of calcaneal tissue and diseases. Objectives: The present study was a single institution retrospective observational study in patients presenting to Saidu Group of Teaching Hospitals and the purpose of this investigation was to analyse the structure and pathophysiology of calcaneum utilizing the concept of multimodal imaging. The study aimed at describing the characteristics of calcaneal pathology including frequency, distribution and related clinical application to augment the knowledge and intervention approaches to foot and ankle related pathologies. Materials and Methods: The investigation recruited 120 patients present with foot and ankle complaints, who at one point used medical records or imaging studies from 1st January 2023 to 1 st December 2023. X-ray, CT scan, MRI scan, and ultrasound were used in the imaging assessment of the subjects involved in the study. Analysis of the results included demography, plain radiographs and statistical data solving the questions concerning the calcaneal morphology and pathology. Results: About the study population, 62 of them were male while 58 were females and the mean age of the study population was 46. 3 years. The most frequent reasons for imaging examinations were trauma, heel pain and suspicion of bone pathology. For overall assessment X-ray was conducted and it was observed that Böhler’s and Gissane’s angles were elevated in most of the workers. CT scan findings were; calcaneal fractures, 26. 7%, and intra-articular fractures, 20. 8%. In MRI studies , ligamentous injuries assessed were 15% while the Achilles tendon pathologies were 20%. In ultrasound studies , plantar fasciitis was 13. 3% and retrocalcaneal bursitis was 8. 3%. Conclusion: Application of multimodal imaging in the assessment of calcaneal anatomy and pathology helps in precise diagnosis as well as in the development of effective individualised treatment plans regarding foot and ankle manifestations. As a result, the present research emphasizes the significance of applying high-tech imaging solutions in medical practice to enhance the effectiveness of targeted therapies.

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