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Why do we need to review literature?

T he purpose of this presentation is to examine, review and critique the following journal research article: Spring ligament and sustentaculum tali anatomical variations: Anatomical research oriented to acquired flat foot study. . Why do we need to review literature?.

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Why do we need to review literature?

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  1. The purpose of this presentation is to examine, review and critique the following journal research article: Spring ligament and sustentaculum tali anatomical variations: Anatomical research oriented to acquired flat foot study.

  2. Why do we need to review literature? • Literature review is important in order to comply with CPD (continual professional development) and the HPC (health professional council) which is essential to maintain previous knowledge and to be aware of current information in the Podiatry world. It helps us to learn from others experiences.

  3. Sustentaculum tali = is a medial process of the calcanues which helps support part of the talus. It gives attachment to the plantar calcaneo-navicular (spring) ligament, tibiocalcaneal ligament, and medial talocalcaneal ligament.

  4. The researchers wished to follow-up on previous report that the anatomy of the spring ligament can vary to person to person. In some people, there are two fascicles of the ligaments and in others there are three. Likewise, the sustentaculum tali can vary: either having one or two articulating surfaces. Some of these variations are associated with more osteoarthritis and acquired flat foot.

  5. Is there a clear question being posed or reason for the research? The authors have clearly stated the purpose of the study in two different contexts. The purpose of this research was to study the anatomical variations of the spring ligament and investigate whether they are any relationship to the variation of sustentaculum tali and ultimately, to establish which spring ligament fascicles may link with a risk factor to acquired flat foot. Fifteen feet in a formalin solution were dissected and compared.

  6. Results • Correlation was found between the types of anatomical variations. Sustentaculum tali with one articulating surface were associated with spring ligament with only two fascicles, and those with two articulating surfaces had spring ligaments with three fascicles. Where there were three fascicles present, they were related to the type of sustentaculum tali which has been shown to be more stable and have less osteoarthritic changes therefore it was concluded that the third fascicle of a spring ligament is significant in the stability of the sub-talar joint and a lowered risk of developing acquired flat foot. • The researcher suggest that further study is required on the biomechanics of each fascicle of the ligament.

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