MORPHOMETRY OF THE ACROMION PROCESS OF HUMAN SCAPULAE AND ITS CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS
Journal Title: Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 18
Abstract
BACKGROUND Morphometry of the acromion process of scapula is an important diagnostic tool for various ailments in the shoulder joint. It is implicated in impingement syndrome and the pathogenesis of rotator cuff diseases. Aims and Objectives- To record the morphometric values of the acromion process of scapula, establish the relationship between various parameters and to compare the values obtained with that of other studies in different populations. MATERIALS AND METHODS The study was carried out on 40 dry scapulae of unknown age and sex. The acromial length, acromial breadth, acromio-coracoid distance, acromio-glenoid distance and the length of the scapula were measured with the help of sliding vernier calliper and measuring tape. Different types of the acromion process were also noted. RESULTS The mean length of the acromion process on the right and left scapulae were 4.22 cm and 4.24 cm respectively. The mean breadth of the acromion process on the right and left scapulae were 2.65 cm and 2.64 cm respectively and the mean length of the right and left scapulae were 13.88 cm and 14.22 cm respectively. The mean acromio-coracoid distance on the right and left scapulae were 3.97 cm and 4.14 cm respectively. The mean acromio-glenoid distance on the right and left scapulae were 3.13 cm and 3.25 cm respectively. Type II (curved) acromion was observed in majority (72.5%), type I (flat) in 22.5% and type III (hooked) in 5%. CONCLUSION The results of the present study may be of help to clinicians to understand and treat various shoulder joint disorders.
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Sujitha Jacinth J, Sherley Pushpam E, Sajeev Slater, Muniyappan V
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