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Morphometric Evaluation of Knee cap: An Institutional Based Study | |
Dimple Ganatra, Ashok Nirvan, Aneri Ganatra | |
Background:The patella is situated beneath the fascia lata and the tendon of the rectus femoris, positioned anteriorly to the knee joint. The upper third of the patella serves as the point of attachment for both the rectus femoris and the vastus intermedius muscles. Hence; the present study was conducted for morphometric assessment of knee cap. Hence; the present study was conducted for morphometric evaluation of knee cap. Materials &Methods: This research aimed to perform a morphometric analysis of the patella. A total of 50 dry patellae, comprising both right and left specimens from individuals of both sexes, were collected for the study. Specimens exhibiting fractures, the presence of pins and plates, significant erosion, or diminished bone density were excluded from consideration. Measurements taken included patellar height, width, thickness, and the widths of both the medial and lateral articular facets, which were recorded using a sliding vernier caliper. To determine if there were statistically significant differences between the right and left patellae, a Student's t-test was employed. Results:Mean patella height was 38.95 mm while mean patella width was 39.75 mm. Mean patella thickness was 18.67 mm. Width of medial articular facet and Width of lateral articular facet were 23.12 mm and 19.08 mm respectively. While comparing the patella measurements between the left and right side, non-significant results were obtained. Conclusion:It is proposed that the morphometric data provided in this study will be advantageous for orthopedic surgeons in the development of patellar implants for knee-related procedures. |
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