Assessment of nutrient foramina in dry femur bones
European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine,
2022, Volume 9, Issue 7, Pages 5474-5477
Abstract
Background:The Femur bone is a highly vascular structure with unique features in its blood supply. The present study was conducted to assess nutrient foramina in dry femur bones.Materials & Methods: 80 dry femora obtained in Anatomy department were observed for number of nutrient foramen (NF) and location of nutrient foramen. The total length of each bone and distance of nutrient foramen from the proximal end of the bone was measured by using Osteometric board. The Femoral Index (FI) was calculated using HUGH’S Formula.
Results: Single nutrient foramina was seen in 38 on left side and 35 on right side. Double nutrient foramina were seen in 2 on left side and 5 in right side. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Nutrient foramina on linea aspera was seen in 36 on left side and 37 on right side, on lateral surface 3 on left side and 2 on right side and on medial surface 1 on left side and 2 on right side. The difference was non- significant (P> 0.05). The mean femoral index on right side was 44.3 and on left side was 45.8.
Conclusion: Complete knowledge of location, size, and number in relation to the length and foramen index of the bone has crucial role in orthopaedic surgical procedures like bone resection and transplantation.
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