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Suprascapular notch morphometric study
- Authors: Chawla M.1, Sinsinwar P.2, Mishra A.3, Sorout J.4, Rao A.4
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Affiliations:
- Alfalah school of medical science and research centre
- Yogita Dental College and hospital
- Kanti Devi Medical College and Hospital
- Rajasthan University of Health Sciences College of Medical Sciences
- Issue: Vol 26, No 3 (2022): PHYSIOLOGY OF STRESS INFLUENCES
- Pages: 338-343
- Section: ANATOMY. PATHOLOGICAL ANATOMY
- URL: https://journals.rudn.ru/medicine/article/view/32235
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.22363/2313-0245-2022-26-3-338-343
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Relevance. The suprascapular notch is one of the most crucial areas of the scapula from a clinical standpoint. Aside from its anatomical relevance, the suprascapular notch type may also have some clinical implications for suprascapular nerve entrapment. Aim of the study was the determination of the different dimensions of the suprascapular notch based on the maximum depth (MD) and superior transverse diameter (STD), as well as the clinical relation between those dimensions and suprascapular nerve entrapment. Materials and Methods. The study’s materials were 100 unknown dry human scapulae from the from the anatomy department of the Mahatma Gandhi Medical College, Sitapura, Jaipur, Rajasthan. Each scapula was studied for suprascapular notch. From each of the scapulae, maximum depth and superior transverse diameter were determined. Fifty were from right side and Fifty were from left side. Different types of suprascapular notches were observed based on maximum depth and superior transverse diameter. Results and Discussion. In this study, the overall percentage distribution frequency of the suprascapular notch in 100 scapulae is MD > STD (25 %), MD = STD (0 %), STD > MD (60 %) and SSN Absent (15 %) respectively. The most common SSN type is STD > MD (60 %) type and least common SSN type is MD = STD (0 %) type. Conclusion. Morphological examination of the scapular notch reveals a common site of nerve compression and also demonstrates the surgical importance of the scapular nerve during shoulder surgery.
About the authors
Maheshwar Chawla
Alfalah school of medical science and research centre
Email: jitendersorout123@gmail.com
ORCID iD: 0000-0001-7738-7811
Dhauj, Faridabad, Hariyana, India
Pankaj Sinsinwar
Yogita Dental College and hospital
Email: jitendersorout123@gmail.com
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-8806-947X
Khed, Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, India
Abhibhusan Mishra
Kanti Devi Medical College and Hospital
Email: jitendersorout123@gmail.com
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-3448-6569
Mathura, Uttarpradesh, India
Jitender Sorout
Rajasthan University of Health Sciences College of Medical Sciences
Author for correspondence.
Email: jitendersorout123@gmail.com
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-1510-0982
Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Aayushee Rao
Rajasthan University of Health Sciences College of Medical Sciences
Email: jitendersorout123@gmail.com
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-0343-5777
Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
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