Abstract

The skeleton of the foot has seven bones, and the talus is one of the largest tarsal bones after calcaneum. It looks like a tortoise. It has three parts: head, neck, and body. It forms joint between the foot and leg. During locomotion, several different forces applied over the talus. Hence, the patterns of stress over the talus influence the morphometric dimensions and articular surface areas. Material and Methods: Morphometric analysis of talus included measurement of length; breadth and height of individual bone were measured. Anatomical measurements were done using vernier calliper after making necessary digital correction. 24 tali were of right side and 26 were from left side after consulting with anatomists in the same department . Results: On superior articular surface, mean values of medial, central and lateral length were 3.1cm, 3.0cm, 2.9cm on right side and 3.0cm, 2.9cm, 3.0cm on left side. Mean of anterior, central and posterior widths were 2.8cm, 2.7cm, 2.6cm on right side and 2.9cm, 2.7cm, 2.7cm on left side. Lateral articular surfaceConclusions: The morphometric parameters will be a useful tool for reconstruction surgeries of hind –foot deformities and foot rehabilitation procedures. The measurements of opposite talus bone can be used as a control during talus bone replacement surgery

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