Morphometric and Topographic Study of Nutrient Foramina of Fibula
Journal Title: Indian Journal of Anatomy - Year 2017, Vol 6, Issue 1
Abstract
Introduction: The study on morphology of nutrient foramina of fibula can provide prudent information for various bone grafting orthopedic surgeries.The present study was undertaken to generate morphometric and topographic data of fibula from western India, where there is paucity of such information. Materials and methods: This study included 140 specimens of dry human fibulae devoid of gross pathological deformities, obtained from department of Anatomy of four medical colleges in Mumbai (Topiwala National Medical College, Seth GS Medical College, Lokmanya Tilak Medical College and Government Medical College, Mumbai). All fibulae were observed for number, direction and location of the nutrient foramina. The position of foramina was labeled by using foraminal index (FI) which was calculated by applying the Hughes’ formula. Results: Nutrient foramina were traceable in 125 (89.29%) fibulae. Dominant and secondary nutrient foramina was present in 121 (86.43%) and 10 (7.14%) fibulae respectively. 110 (88.71%) dominant foramina were in lower direction. Most of the foramina were present on the posterior surface. Dominant and secondary nutrient foramina were present on middle of shaft of fibulae in 91.12% and 50% of cases respectively. Conclusion: The present study confirms and compares the morphometric and topographic data on fibula from western part of India.
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Shubhangi R. Mutyal
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