Morphological and Morphometric Relations of Infraorbital Foramen in North Indian Population.

Introduction The evidence regarding the anatomy of the infraorbital foramen in the Indian population is limited. It mainly focuses on its shape, size, and incidence in the Indian population. The current study aimed to evaluate morphometric parameters of infraorbital foramen that can help clinicians during surgery and procedures around it.

Variations of Median Nerve Formation in North Indian Population.

Introduction: The median nerve is usually formed by two roots contributed from the medial and lateral cords of the brachial plexus. Morphological variations of the median nerve can have clinical implications from the anesthetic and surgical points of view. In this cadaveric observation study, we report the variations of median nerve formation in the North Indian population.

Radiographic Evaluation of Mastoid Parameters for Sexual Differentiation in North Indian Population.

Introduction: Morphometric differences of several bones form the basis of sexual differentiation. The mastoid triangle has been widely used as a predictor of sexual differentiation. However, the radiographic measurements of the mastoid triangle, which form the clinical alternative of this parameter, have not been studied in the North Indian population.

Mortality Predictors in Covid-19 Positive Patients with Fractures: A Systematic Review.

Objective: To analyze the factors associated with mortality in fracture patients with concomitant COVID-19 infection based on the available published data.

Methods: Keywords such as "fracture" and "COVID or COVID-19" were searched through three major databases includes PubMed, EMBASE, and Google Scholar. Selection criteria were all published reports providing the mortality related information of COVID-19 positive fracture patients.

Morphometric Study of the Mastoid Triangle for Sexual Dimorphism of Dry Skulls in the North Indian Population.

The mastoid process is a conical projection from the undersurface of the temporal bone. Examination of skeletal remains by anthropologists requires sex determination. The present study proposes to determine sex from morphometry of the mastoid process.

Morphometric variations of the lateral surface of calcaneus: Can standard plate sizes fit all?

Purpose: Displaced intraarticular fractures of the calcaneum often require plate fixation. The complex fractures are usually fixed with standard lateral plates and are approached via the extensile lateral approach which is fraught with the risk of wound complications. Oversized calcaneal plates produce tension on the wound closure site and can, thus result in wound healing problems.

CT Based Characterization of Volar Surface of Distal Radius: Can an Ideal Volar Plate for Fixation of Distal Radial Fractures be Designed?

Literature has limited evidence concerning the morphology of volar surface of distal radius. A mismatch between the plate-contour and contour of the actual volar bony surface can result in malreduction. The purpose of this study is to analyze the normal curvature morphology of volar surface of distal radius and related parameters that can help in designing of the volar plates for fixation of distal radial fractures.

Radiographic Quantification of Safe Zones for Screw Placement in the Femoral Neck: A Computed Tomography-Based Analysis.

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to design a radiographic map of the femoral neck showing proportion-based locations of the safe zones for screw placement with widest bony extents in anteroposterior and lateral radiographs using normal computed tomography-based data.

Methods: We analyzed computed tomography-based studies of 50 intact normal proximal femora equally from male and female subjects. Using software-developed radiographs, the proportionate locations of the maximal anteroposterior and cephalocaudal extents in both constricted zones were measured.

Risk of bony violation with standard triple screw configurations for fixation of femoral neck fractures: A preliminary computed tomography based analysis.

Purpose: The reduction and fixation of femoral neck fractures is mainly an indirect one with intraoperative fluoroscopy being trusted for the safe containment of screws within the bony limits of the femoral neck. Radiologically undetected bony perforations may have an impact on the fracture stability and radiological outcomes that have not been studied previously. The purpose of this computed tomography (CT) based study is to analyze the safety of containment of triple screw configurations using standard 6.

Reliability of relation between greater trochanter and center of rotation of femoral head in Indian population.

Purpose: Accurate limb length restoration forms an important aspect of reconstructive surgeries around the hip joint. Among the various intraoperative methods for accurate limb length restoration, the relation between the greater trochanter and the center of the femoral head has been conventionally used owing to its simplicity and replicability. The current study aims to study the normal relation between the greater trochanter and the center of rotation of the femoral head, its population-based variation and its gender-based and contralateral differences in the Indian population.

Fracture of first metacarpal head: A rare case presentation and review of literature.

Fractures around the head and neck region of first metacarpal are unusual and have not been reported in literature. We report a case of fracture of head of first metacarpal with intact articular surface, treated with open reduction and internal fixation, with a follow up period of six months. Surgical procedure, intraoperative difficulties in obtaining reduction and steps to overcome them have been described.

Malleolar tips as reference points for positioning of syndesmotic screw: A preliminary CT based analysis.

Purpose: The risk of malpositioning of the syndesmotic screws is very high. A lack of standard radiological or physical references for accurate syndesmotic screw placement is a potential contributing factor in syndesmotic screw malpositioning. Malleolar tips are clinically as well as radiologically appreciable bony references.

Defining the "mediolateral widening of tibial plateau" as a guide for reduction in tibial plateau fractures: An Indian perspective.

Purpose: The primary aim in fixation of the tibial plateau fractures is the restoration of normal anatomy. Evaluation of the widening of the tibial plateau, which has been linked with adverse long term outcomes, still needs precise markers for quantification. The purpose of this study is to analyze the normal limits of tibial plateau widening in the Indian population in relation to the distal femur in a standardized manner to provide important radiological parameters for the same.

Morphometric analysis of the anterior column of the acetabulum and safety of intramedullary screw fixation for its fractures in Indian population: a preliminary report.

Introduction: Morphometric variations of the anterior column of the acetabulum have been described in the literature for its complex structure, which can influence the safe containment of intramedullary screw for fixation of its fractures. The purpose of this CT-based study is to present a preliminary report on the morphometric variations and safety of intramedullary screw fixation of the anterior column of the acetabulum in the Indian population.

Methods: CT-based data from 102 uninjured pelves were retrospectively analyzed in iPlanⓇ BrainLab AG, Feldkirchen, Germany.

Ectopic third molar tooth on the infratemporal surface of maxilla.

Ectopic eruption of a tooth within the dentate region of the jaws is often noticed in clinical practice and is well documented in the literature but the ectopic eruption into the non dentate region is rare. Diverse anatomical locations such as nasal cavity, nasal septum, mandibular condyle, coronoid process, the palate and the maxillary sinus can infrequently be non dentate sites of ectopic eruptions of teeth. While conducting an anthropometric study on 100 skulls incidental and interesting case of ectopic maxillary third molar tooth was found.