Table 3. Dimensions of gluteal triangles used to locate perforators.
Dimensions of triangles |
Right-sided |
Left-sided |
p-values |
Greater trochanter (GT) –Posterior superior iliac spine (PSIS) |
148.4 ± 8.5 |
148.2 ± 8.7 |
0.913 |
Greater trochanter (GT) – Coccyx (C) |
120.1 ± 9.0 |
117.7 ± 9.3 |
0.103 |
Posterior superior iliac spine (PSIS) – Coccyx (C) |
129.8 ± 11.2 |
131.0 ± 14.2 |
0.588 |
Greater trochanter (GT) – midpoint (P) between PSIS and coccyx |
135.8 ± 10.1 |
132.6 ± 18.0 |
0.342 |
Upper triangle area |
4,349.5 ± 903.1 |
3,040.7 ± 457.3 |
0.158 |
Lower triangle area |
4,137.1 ±947.1 |
3,127.4 ±708.7 |
0.616 |