IJCRR - 5(8), April, 2013
Pages: 91-98
ANALYSIS OF NUTRIENT FORAMEN OF TIBIA-SOUTH INDIAN POPULATION STUDY
Author: K.Udhaya, K.V.Sarala Devi, J.Sridhar
Category: Healthcare
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Abstract:
Objectives: The aim of the present study was to analyse the morphology and morphometry of nutrient foramen of tibia, knowledge of which becomes precise during bone surgeries for orthopaedic surgeons. Methods: The study included 135 tibia (70 right and 65 left) irrespective of age and sex. Number, direction, location were studied by direct observation. Size was analysed by using 24 size hypodermic needle. Position of nutrient foramen of tibia was studied by calculating foramen index. For this length and distance of the tibia were measured by using osteometric board.
Results: In our present study, out of 135 tibia (70 right and 65 left) studied,130 showed single foramen in the upper third of tibia and 5 tibia in addition to single foramen showed another foramen in the middle third. On both sides, we commonly observed that majority of nutrient foramen was positioned lateral to vertical line, on the right being (74.28%), and on left side (72.30%). Similarly the most common size of nutrient foramen observed were primary or dominant type on both the sides, right as (87.14%) and left as (89.23%). The direction of nutrient foramen were also found to be similar on both sides, majority directed vertically downwards, on right (95.71%) and on left (96.92%). The mean length of tibia on right was 35.23 with SD 2.401 and on left it was observed as 35.91 with SD 2.110. The mean foramen index of tibia on right was 30.60 with SD 3.804, and on left 31.45 with SD 2.906.
Conclusion: The present study provides a wide knowledge for orthopaedic surgeons about the morphology of nutrient foramen while performing microvascular bone surgeries to preserve microcirculation.
Keywords: Foramen index, morphology, morphometry, nutrient artery.
Citation:
K.Udhaya, K.V.Sarala Devi, J.Sridhar. ANALYSIS OF NUTRIENT FORAMEN OF TIBIA-SOUTH INDIAN POPULATION STUDY International Journal of Current Research and Review. 5(8), April, 91-98
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