Abstract:Background: The purpose of this study was to quantify the articular surfaces of the naviculocuneiform (NC) joint to help clinicians better understand common pathologies observed such as navicular stress fractures and arthrodesis nonunions. Methods: Twenty cadaver NC joints were dissected and the articular cartilage of the navicular, medial, middle, and lateral cuneiforms were quantified by calibrated digital imaging software. Statistical analysis included calculating the mean cartilage surface area dimensions … Show more
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