Morphological variation of the hemophilic talus

Flattening of the trochlear tali is clinically observed as structural and functional changes advance in patients with hemarthropathy ankle. However, degree this flattening has not yet been quantified, distribution morphological across talus defined. Chronologically sequential MR images both a hemophilic patient group (N = 5) single scan from nondiseased, sex-matched, control 11) were used to take four measurements morphology at three locations (medial, central lateral) along sagittal plane. Three ratios interest defined these assess whether talar dome flattens disease. The MRI validated against literature data obtained CT scans or planar X-Rays. influence disease on was assessed by direct comparison cases group. values for all ratios, locations, differed between indicated medial lateral talus, but differences statistically significant. This work demonstrates that assessment similar Talar does occur hemarthropathy, especially edges joint surface. General confirmed small sample, however rate change unique each