Morphometric Study of Upper End of Tibia in Dakshina Kannada Population
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2020-04
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Akshantala Enterprises Private Limited
Abstract
The knee joint is a compound synovial joint which transmits the body weight and also helps in movement. We wanted to study the morphological features of tibia, that is condylar and intercondylar surface with regard to south Indian population. The data obtained from this study can be useful for assessing the knee deformity. The morphometric parameters of upper end of tibia can be used to guide treatment and monitor outcome of total knee replacement surgeries.METHODSThe present study was carried out on 75 dry tibias [32 right and 43 left] of unknown sex, in the department of anatomy K.S. Hegde Medical Academy, Deralakatte, Mangalore. Measurements were taken by using the digital vernier caliper. Statistical analysis was done using SPSS software.RESULTSThe morphometric significance of eight variables, namely, antero-posterior diameter of medial and lateral tibial condyle, transverse diameter of medial an lateral tibial condyle, antero-posterior diameter of intercondylar area, antero-posterior diameter of anterior and posterior intercondylar area was recorded. The mean AP diameter of right medial tibial condyle (39.51 ± 3.2) is more than the left medial condyle (38.95 ± 4.5). But the mean transverse measurement of left tibial condyle (27.24 ± 2.7) is slightly more than the right medial tibial condyle (26.35 ± 2.8). The mean value of transverse measurement of right lateral condyle (24.71 ± 2.4) is less than the left lateral condyle (25.39 ± 3.2). The results obtained were compared with the previous studies.CONCLUSIONSThe conventional prosthesis available in the market are designed for the Caucasians. When compared to the Caucasians, south Indian population have smaller anatomical measurements. By using the measurements and proper guidelines, knee prosthesis best suited for south Indian population can be designed. This also ensures long term utilization of prosthesis.
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Tibial Condyles, Intercondylar Area, Knee Joint, Knee Deformity
Citation
D. Chaitra, Pai Divya, Rathnakar Pretty, K Remya. Morphometric Study of Upper End of Tibia in Dakshina Kannada Population. Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences. 2020 Apr; 9(15): 1252-1255