Supra-scaular foramen in Indian dry scapulae
Background and aims: Supra-scapular notch is roofed by superior transverse scapular ligament and converted into a foramen which provides passage for suprascapular nerve. When it is completely ossified that time it manifest as supra-scapular foramen in dry scapulae. Variations of superior transverse...
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| author | S D Jadhav R J Patil P P Roy M P Ambali M A Doshi Rajeev R Desai |
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| description | Background and aims: Supra-scapular notch is roofed by superior transverse scapular ligament and converted into a foramen which provides passage for suprascapular nerve. When it is completely ossified that time it manifest as supra-scapular foramen in dry scapulae. Variations of superior transverse scapular ligament include calcification, partial or complete ossification and multiple bands. Presence of this foramen in dry scapulae is considered to be rare. Aim of the study was to verify the prevalence of supra-scapular foramen in Indian dry scapulae. Materials and methods: A total of three fifty dry scapulae were analyzed (Right- 176, Left-174) to see the presence of supra-scapular foramen. Results: In the present study, suprascapular foramen was present in 25 right and in 12 left sided scapulae i.e., 10.57% incidence which is alarming. Conclusion: Present study demonstrates that suprascapular foramen which is the result of complete ossification of superior transverse scapular ligament, is common in Indian population. The anatomical knowledge of this foramen is of extreme importance for clinicians; it can be a risk factor during surgical explorations involving a suprascapular nerve decompression. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-ecf7426a76754edc9ba48fa33ada73882022-12-21T22:05:07ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsNational Journal of Clinical Anatomy2277-40252321-27802012-01-011313313510.4103/2277-4025.298019Supra-scaular foramen in Indian dry scapulaeS D JadhavR J PatilP P RoyM P AmbaliM A DoshiRajeev R DesaiBackground and aims: Supra-scapular notch is roofed by superior transverse scapular ligament and converted into a foramen which provides passage for suprascapular nerve. When it is completely ossified that time it manifest as supra-scapular foramen in dry scapulae. Variations of superior transverse scapular ligament include calcification, partial or complete ossification and multiple bands. Presence of this foramen in dry scapulae is considered to be rare. Aim of the study was to verify the prevalence of supra-scapular foramen in Indian dry scapulae. Materials and methods: A total of three fifty dry scapulae were analyzed (Right- 176, Left-174) to see the presence of supra-scapular foramen. Results: In the present study, suprascapular foramen was present in 25 right and in 12 left sided scapulae i.e., 10.57% incidence which is alarming. Conclusion: Present study demonstrates that suprascapular foramen which is the result of complete ossification of superior transverse scapular ligament, is common in Indian population. The anatomical knowledge of this foramen is of extreme importance for clinicians; it can be a risk factor during surgical explorations involving a suprascapular nerve decompression.http://www.njca.info/article.asp?issn=2277-4025;year=2012;volume=1;issue=3;spage=133;epage=135;aulast=Jadhavsupra-scapular foramen; notch; superior transverse scapular ligament; scapulae |
| spellingShingle | S D Jadhav R J Patil P P Roy M P Ambali M A Doshi Rajeev R Desai Supra-scaular foramen in Indian dry scapulae National Journal of Clinical Anatomy supra-scapular foramen; notch; superior transverse scapular ligament; scapulae |
| title | Supra-scaular foramen in Indian dry scapulae |
| title_full | Supra-scaular foramen in Indian dry scapulae |
| title_fullStr | Supra-scaular foramen in Indian dry scapulae |
| title_full_unstemmed | Supra-scaular foramen in Indian dry scapulae |
| title_short | Supra-scaular foramen in Indian dry scapulae |
| title_sort | supra scaular foramen in indian dry scapulae |
| topic | supra-scapular foramen; notch; superior transverse scapular ligament; scapulae |
| url | http://www.njca.info/article.asp?issn=2277-4025;year=2012;volume=1;issue=3;spage=133;epage=135;aulast=Jadhav |
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