Anatomy of nutrient foramen of tibia – a study from Gujarat region Vadhel Chirag R, Tutor, Kulkarni Manoj M*, Associate Professor, Gandotra Achleshwar R, Professor Dept. of Anatomy, SBKS Medical Institute & Research Center, Piparia, Vadodara (Gujarat) *Corresponding Author: E-mail: drmanojkulkarni999@gmail.com
Online published on 16 April, 2015. Abstract Background Preservation of vascularity of tibia is of paramount significance during its surgical interventions. Lack of studies from Gujarat region on nutrient foramen of tibia prompted authors to undertake this study. Material & Methods 188 dry tibias from tertiary care hospital of Gujarat were examined for nutrient foramina location, number, direction & its relation to other bony landmark. Results Single nutrient foramen directed downwards was the rule. The location of nutrient foramen closely resembled with the data of previous similar studies done in other parts of the world. Conclusion The present study generated database for nutrient foramen of tibia from Gujarat region. This can be utilized by surgeons to preserve nutrient artery during operations for fracture repair, tumor and bone grafts involving tibia. Top Keywords Bone graft, fracture repair, nutrient artery, nutrient foramen, tibia, vascularity. Top |