Incidence And Ossification Of Sesamoid Bones In Feet Of South Indian Population.
Journal Title: Malla Reddy Medical College For Women Journal Of Medical Sciences - Year 2018, Vol 1, Issue 1
Abstract
The word Sesamoid bone is attributed to “Galen” who described small bones of hands and feet which resembled the seed of the “Sesamum Indicum ”an ancient East Indian plant used for purging by the Greeks. The mechanical role of sesamoid bones is to protect the tendon from damage and in some cases increase the efficiency or mechanical advantage of associated muscle. They begin as cartilaginous nodules that undergo endochondral ossification during early to late childhood. There is a rather extensive variability in the reported incidence of sesamoid bones in the foot within different ethnic groups and populations. The present study was a retrospective review of 102 plain AP and Lateral view foot radiographs of 87 adults (65males and 22 females >17years of age)and 15 children(males and females<17 years)attending the Radiology department of Gandhi Hospital/Gandhi Medical College during 2011-2012 to assess the location, incidence and ossification of sesamoid bones in the feet of South Indian population. The most common incidence of sesamoid bones was found at the MTP and IP joints of Hallux (97.9% and 19.5%) respectively, followed by 5th digit (15.7%) and least incidence was found at the 4th digit (1.1%).Ossification commenced first in the hallux at 8 years in females and 11 years in males and ended at the age of 13 years in both sexes. This anatomical data can help the physicians and surgeons in the diagnosis and management of disorders of sesamoid bones.
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Sreelatha S
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Incidence And Ossification Of Sesamoid Bones In Feet Of South Indian Population.
The word Sesamoid bone is attributed to “Galen” who described small bones of hands and feet which resembled the seed of the “Sesamum Indicum ”an ancient East Indian plant used for purging by the Greeks. The mechanical ro...