Morphologic evaluation of vascular foramina in dry calcaneus.

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to provide reference data regarding the morphology of vascular foramina (VF) of calcaneus among the Turkish population.

Methods: This study was performed using 49 dry calcanei (26 right, 23 left). The number as well as the location of VF in relation of each surface of calcaneus were evaluated.

The morphometry of distal tibia and posterior malleolus and its clinical implications in total ankle prosthesis.

Purpose: The aim of this study is to reveal the morphometry of the distal tibia and posterior malleolus and to generate morphometric reference data for the tibial component of total ankle prosthesis.

Methods: This study was performed on 121 human dry tibiae (47 right, 74 left). The morphometric measurements of distal tibial structures, tibial length and the distance between the medial and posterior malleolus were measured in this study.

Vascular Foramina of Dry Human Talus: A Morphological Study.

Background The talus is the second largest tarsal bone and makes the osseous link between the leg and foot region. The branches of the dorsalis pedis, posterior tibial, and peroneal arteries enter vascular foramina (VF) on the various surfaces of the talus and provide intraosseous blood supply. Understanding the morphology and morphometry of VF might be helpful in reducing the risk of vascular injury associated with surgical interventions to the talus.

Anatomical features of the proximal end of the radius and its implications for implant design.

Purpose: The proximal radio-ulnar joint allows supination and pronation of the forearm and the humeroradial joint allows flexion and extension movements at the elbow joint. Although the proximal end of the radius is less common than other fractures, it is more common nowadays due to the prolongation of life expectancy, increased incidence of osteoporosis. There have been reports in the literature that success has not been achieved due to the lack of anatomical fit of the prosthesis.

Reappraisal of the proximal tibia anatomy in Turkish population.

Objective: Total knee arthroplasty has been popular in recent years. Morphometry of proximal tibia is important for surgeons to perform successful total knee arthroplasty. Aim of this study was to reappraise the proximal tibia morphometry.

A supportive donor nerve for long-term facial paralysis: Anatomical analysis of the posterior auricular nerve and micro-anatomical comparison with zygomatic nerve.

Background: The posterior auricular nerve (PAN) is an inspiring candidate for the additional axonal source in long-term facial paralysis to improve the functional results of the cross-facial nerve (FN) graft technique. However, no studies have analyzed the PAN's axonal load and its microscopic anatomy to assess its utilization in facial reanimation. The present study aims to examine the anatomical and microscopic features of the PAN to analyze its feasibility as a donor nerve.

Defining a Preauricular Safe Zone: A Cadaveric Study of the Frontotemporal Branch of the Facial Nerve.

Background: In the preauricular region, the frontotemporal branch of the facial nerve is vulnerable to injury, which can result in facial palsy and poor cosmesis after surgical interventions.

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to describe variations in the branching patterns of the frontotemporal branch of the facial nerve and the relation between this branch and the surrounding anatomic landmarks. Based on our findings, we propose a Danger Zone and Safe Zones for preauricular interventions to avoid frontal branch injury.