Research Journal of Medical Sciences
ISSN: Online 1993-6095ISSN: Print 1815-9346
Abstract
The scapula (shoulder blade) is a triangular flat bone that lies on the posterolateral aspect of the thorax, overlying the 2nd to 7th ribs. The morphology and morphometry of the scapula , its glenoid fossa and acromion process play a significant role in the mechanics of shoulder joint. A variable morphology is found in glenoid fossa that has clinical implications. The Aims of the study was to evaluate the morphology and morphometry of dry scapula with emphasis on clinical correlation of glenoid fossa. An Observational cross‐sectional study was conducted in the department of anatomy, BRIMS BIDAR for a period of 6 months from March 2019 to August 2019. A total of 110 adult dry scapula were included in the study. The morphology and dimensions were measured. The dimensions were summarized as mean and standard deviation. Statistical analysis was done Chi‐square test and student’s t‐test based on the variable types. Out of 110 scapulae studied, 44 were right sided and 66 were left sided. The mean of maximum length of the right scapula was 12.7±0.9 cm and the left side was 12.5±1.1 cm. Among the glenoid cavities, among glenoid cavities,36 was kidney shaped, 46 were pear shaped,28 was oval shaped. In one right‐sided scapula Bony Spur Extends from Base of coracoid process to supra–Scapular Notch. Size and shape of the glenoid cavity are directly related to the dislocation of shoulder joint and may affect the results of total shoulder arthroplasty and rotator cuff surgeries. The present study analyzed the morphological types and diameters of the glenoid cavity in adult scapulae to improve the efficacy and minimize the failure rates in shoulder arthroplasty particularly those involving the glenoid component of the shoulder joint.
How to cite this article:
Vrushali P. Karadkhelkar, Asma Begum and Roshan Maniyar. Morphology and Morphometric Study of Dry Scapula, with Emphasis on the Glenoid Fossa in BIDAR.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.59218/makrjms.2024.5.638.642
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1815-9346/10.59218/makrjms.2024.5.638.642