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ArticleSurgical and radiologic anatomy : SRA2023

Topographical study of scapular foramina and scapular nutrient foramina in dried skeletons.

Laphatrada Yurasakpong, Athikhun Suwannakhan, Woranan Kirisattayakul, Rarinthorn Samrid, Sitthichai Iamsaard, Jarukitt Limwachiranon, Bupachad Khanthiyong, R Shane Tubbs, Joe Iwanaga, Arada Chaiyamoon

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Article in Surgical and radiologic anatomy : SRA, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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10 authors at 7 institutions in 5 countries.

Laphatrada Yurasakpong *Princess Srisavangavadhana College of Medicine, Chulabhorn Royal Academy, Bangkok, Thailand.
Athikhun Suwannakhan *Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.
Woranan KirisattayakulDepartment of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand.
Rarinthorn SamridDepartment of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Nai-Muang, Muang District, Khon Kaen, Thailand.
Sitthichai IamsaardDepartment of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Nai-Muang, Muang District, Khon Kaen, Thailand.
Jarukitt LimwachiranonDepartment of Microbiology, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, People's Republic of China.
Bupachad KhanthiyongFaculty of Medicine, Bangkokthonburi University, Bangkok, Thailand.
R Shane TubbsDepartment of Neurosurgery, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA, USA.
Joe IwanagaDepartment of Neurosurgery, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA, USA.
Arada ChaiyamoonDepartment of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Nai-Muang, Muang District, Khon Kaen, Thailand. aradch@kku.ac.th.
Khon Kaen University · THBangkokthonburi University · THChulabhorn Hospital · THMahidol University · THOchsner Health System · USTokyo Medical and Dental University · JPZhejiang University · CN

Funding

Research Grant, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University IN64241
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeThe aim of our study is to study the prevalence and anatomy of scapular foramina (SF) and scapular nutrient foramina (SNF) in dried skeletons from the Northeastern Thai population.

methodsA total of 150 dried scapulae were investigated. Both SF and SNF were identified using a metal wire with a diameter of 0.36 mm. The number, locations, lengths, and diameters of SF were recorded. Subsequently, SNF were identified using the same metal wire. Their number and locations were recorded. Two observers performed the evaluations and measurements.

resultsSF were present in 78.0% of scapulae. They could have up to five openings. Eighteen types were found. On average they were longer in males (21.7 ± 5.0 mm) than females (19.45 ± 4.6 mm). The mean diameters of both the superior and inferior openings were significantly greater in females (p < 0.01). SNF, in contrast, were present in 100% of scapulae. They were located in the supraspinous fossa (36.7%), subscapular fossa (31.3%), infraspinous fossa (22.8%), and peri-glenoid area (10.0%).

conclusionUnlike previous studies, the present study suggests that SF are normal anatomical findings, present in 78.0% of the scapulae investigated. Surgeons should be aware of both SNF and SF when operating or interpreting radiological findings.

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ScapulaSurgeonsFemaleHaversian SystemHumansMaleNutrientsNutrientsAnatomical variationsScapulaScapular foramenScapular nutrient foramen

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