Table 2 Display of ankle joint in regular compared with modified axial radiograph in acute calcaneal fractures.

From: Value of modified axial review radiograph in diagnosing calcaneal fractures

 

Normal ratio (1:2) between the width and length of calcaneus (%)

Abnormal ratio between the width and length of calcaneus (%)

 

SJ

ST

Calcaneus

CP

SJ

ST

Calcaneus

CP

Regular

25

20

10

0

0

10

15

70

Modified

25

65

85

30

75

80

90

100

  1. Regular, regular calcaneal axial radiograph; Modified, modified calcaneal axial radiograph. SJ, subtalar joint; ST, sustentaculum tali; CP, calcaneal processes.
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