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Calcaneal spurs in a black African population
1Department of Anatomy, University of Zimbabwe, Harare.
Foot & Ankle
|July 1, 1992
Summary
Calcaneal spur incidence rises with age and is more common in females within a Black African population. These findings align with global studies on heel spur prevalence.
Area of Science:
- Podiatry
- Radiology
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Calcaneal spurs, bony outgrowths on the heel bone, are a common finding.
- Previous research on spur prevalence has primarily focused on non-African populations.
- Understanding the incidence in diverse ethnic groups is crucial for comprehensive epidemiological data.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the radiological incidence of calcaneal spurs.
- To investigate the relationship between spur prevalence and demographic factors like age and sex.
- To provide data from a large, exclusively Black African cohort.
Main Methods:
- Radiological assessment of calcaneal spurs.
- Analysis of a large dataset from a Black African population.
- Statistical evaluation of spur incidence based on age and sex.
Main Results:
- The incidence of calcaneal spurs demonstrated a positive correlation with increasing age.
- Females exhibited a higher prevalence of calcaneal spurs compared to males.
- Findings were comparable to those reported in studies from other continents.
Conclusions:
- Age and sex are significant factors influencing calcaneal spur prevalence in this population.
- The radiological incidence patterns of calcaneal spurs in Black Africans are consistent with global trends.
- This study contributes essential epidemiological data on calcaneal spurs from an underrepresented demographic.