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VOL. 5, ISSUE 11 (2019)
Anthropologic features of proximal end of the tibia
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Dr. Işık Tuncer
Abstract
Aim: The aim of this study is to evaluate different morphometric parameters of condylar and inter-condylar surfaces of tibia, by doing so gathering results and analyze them, so it can be formulized for studies in this field for future on Turkish population. The data obtained from this study will also be accessible to be compared with existing data in the literature. The data mentioned above may be useful on treatment and monitoring for knee surgeries, because information obtained from morphometry studies is very crucial on knee deformity cases. Material and Methods: 36 right and 46 left adult human tibia bones were included in this study. Tibia length, anteroposterior and transverse measurements of superior articular surface of medial and lateral condyle, transverse measurements of superior articular surface of medio-lateral, the height of tuberculum inter-condylare mediale and laterale were measured with calipers with a 0.001 mm sensitivity. Student’s - t test was performed to determine significance level of p values (<0.05) and 95 percent confidence level. Results: When comparing results on right and left, all measurements have been found statistically and significantly correlated (p<0.05). Tibia length was found same in both sides. Antero-posterior measurements were found greater on lateral condyle than medial condyle. Antero-posterior diameter of right medial condyle was found longer than of left one. Antero-posterior diameter of left lateral condyle was found longer than of right one. Conclusion: This study was conducted with the intention of providing base morphometric data of the proximal end of tibia in Turkish population to be used for arthroplasty purposes. Results gathered from this study are important for technical advancements in surgical procedures in orthopedic practice.
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Pages:137-141
How to cite this article:
Dr. Işık Tuncer "Anthropologic features of proximal end of the tibia". International Journal of Medical and Health Research, Vol 5, Issue 11, 2019, Pages 137-141
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