Table 2 The percentage of bone:marrow in the posterior part of the calcaneus in cadavers with and without bony spurs. Mean values (standard error of the mean (SEM)). In all three regions, the values are significantly different (p<0.01).
RegionWith spursWithout spurs
Calcaneus adjacent to distal part of enthesis59 (4)24 (7)*
Calcaneus adjacent to proximal part of enthesis46 (3)12 (4)*
Superior tuberosity37 (5)9 (5)*