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Indian Journal of Anatomy

Volume  6, Issue 3, Jul-Sep 2017, Pages 331-335
 

Original Article

Morphometric Sexual Dimorphism of Tibial Tuberosity in Maharashtra

Pradnyesh N. Panshewdikar1, P.R. Kulkarni2, Deepak S. Joshi3, P.B. Hosmani4

1 Assistant Professor 2 Professor 4 Associate Professor, Department of Anatomy, Dr. V. M. Government Medical College, Solapur, Maharashtra, India. 3 Professor & Head, Department of Anatomy, Grant Government Medical College, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ija.2320.0022.6317.15

Abstract

Introduction: The revolutionary changes in the surgical treatment of unicompartmental and total knee arthroplasty make it important for surgeons and radiologists to acquaint themselves with relevant knowledge pertaining to the morphometry of tibial tuberosity and it’s clinical significance. Material and Methods: This study was undertaken on 122 normal dry adult human tibia of known sex and side (62 males & 60 females) in terms of Distance of tibial tuberosity from anterior border of inter condylar area, length and breadth in upper smooth part and lower rough partof tibial tuberosity. Result: Different parameters in male and female bones were taken on right and left side, the differences among them are significant. Conclusions: Sound knowledge of tibial tuberosity morphometry and variability helps orthopaedic surgeon in carrying out surgical procedures

 


Keywords : Sexual Dimorphism; Tibial Tuberosity; Knee Arthroplasty.a 
Corresponding Author : Pradnyesh N. Panshewdikar, Assistant Professor, Department of Anatomy, Dr. V. M. Government Medical College, Solapur-413003, Maharashtra, India.