Research Article

Quantitative and Morphometric Evaluation of the Foramina Nutricia in the Long Bones of the Upper and Lower Extremities in Anatolian Population

Volume: 8 Number: 1 April 1, 2018
  • Muhammet Bora Uzuner *
  • Mert Ocak
  • Ferhat Geneci
  • Necdet Kocabıyık
  • Mustafa F. Sargon
  • Asaad Al-shouk
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Quantitative and Morphometric Evaluation of the Foramina Nutricia in the Long Bones of the Upper and Lower Extremities in Anatolian Population

Abstract

Aim: This study is aimed to examine the nutrient foramina of the upper and lower extremities regarding to their numbers and localizations. Material and Method: Totally; 576 long bones of upper and lower extremities were examined. Each of these bones were divided into 3 regions equally as proximal, distal and middle parts. The measurements were done by using a 80*0.38 mm needle. 
Results: In the comparison of humerus and femur; a single nutrient foramen was found in the middle part of humerus in 78.7% and in the proximal part of femur in 55.2% of the bones. Double nutrient foramina were detected in 70.8% on middle part of humerus and 44.2% on proximal part of femur and 48.3% on middle part of femur. We only observed a single foramen in radius and fibula. It was in proximal part of radius with a ratio of 52.7% and in middle part with a ratio of 47.3%. However in fibula, a single foramen was found in the middle part of the bones with a ratio of 79.7%. A single nutrient foramen was found in proximal part of ulna in 73.6% and in middle part in 26.4%. The tibia had a single nutrient foramen in its proximal part in 98.3%. 
Conclusion: Statistical difference of localization of foramen nutricium in comparative bones was determined when this study was examined macroanatomically. These results give new data to the literature by the view of not only the side of anatomy but also the side of anthropology. However this is very important for the surgeons who are interested microvascular bone transfer and fracture treatment.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Clinical Sciences

Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Mert Ocak This is me
Türkiye

Ferhat Geneci This is me
Türkiye

Necdet Kocabıyık This is me
Türkiye

Mustafa F. Sargon This is me
Türkiye

Asaad Al-shouk This is me
Iraq

Publication Date

April 1, 2018

Submission Date

October 24, 2017

Acceptance Date

March 1, 2018

Published in Issue

Year 2018 Volume: 8 Number: 1

APA
Uzuner, M. B., Ocak, M., Geneci, F., Kocabıyık, N., Sargon, M. F., & Al-shouk, A. (2018). Quantitative and Morphometric Evaluation of the Foramina Nutricia in the Long Bones of the Upper and Lower Extremities in Anatolian Population. Kafkas Journal of Medical Sciences, 8(1), 30-34. https://doi.org/10.5505/kjms.2018.19327
AMA
1.Uzuner MB, Ocak M, Geneci F, Kocabıyık N, Sargon MF, Al-shouk A. Quantitative and Morphometric Evaluation of the Foramina Nutricia in the Long Bones of the Upper and Lower Extremities in Anatolian Population. Kafkas Journal of Medical Sciences. 2018;8(1):30-34. doi:10.5505/kjms.2018.19327
Chicago
Uzuner, Muhammet Bora, Mert Ocak, Ferhat Geneci, Necdet Kocabıyık, Mustafa F. Sargon, and Asaad Al-shouk. 2018. “Quantitative and Morphometric Evaluation of the Foramina Nutricia in the Long Bones of the Upper and Lower Extremities in Anatolian Population”. Kafkas Journal of Medical Sciences 8 (1): 30-34. https://doi.org/10.5505/kjms.2018.19327.
EndNote
Uzuner MB, Ocak M, Geneci F, Kocabıyık N, Sargon MF, Al-shouk A (April 1, 2018) Quantitative and Morphometric Evaluation of the Foramina Nutricia in the Long Bones of the Upper and Lower Extremities in Anatolian Population. Kafkas Journal of Medical Sciences 8 1 30–34.
IEEE
[1]M. B. Uzuner, M. Ocak, F. Geneci, N. Kocabıyık, M. F. Sargon, and A. Al-shouk, “Quantitative and Morphometric Evaluation of the Foramina Nutricia in the Long Bones of the Upper and Lower Extremities in Anatolian Population”, Kafkas Journal of Medical Sciences, vol. 8, no. 1, pp. 30–34, Apr. 2018, doi: 10.5505/kjms.2018.19327.
ISNAD
Uzuner, Muhammet Bora - Ocak, Mert - Geneci, Ferhat - Kocabıyık, Necdet - Sargon, Mustafa F. - Al-shouk, Asaad. “Quantitative and Morphometric Evaluation of the Foramina Nutricia in the Long Bones of the Upper and Lower Extremities in Anatolian Population”. Kafkas Journal of Medical Sciences 8/1 (April 1, 2018): 30-34. https://doi.org/10.5505/kjms.2018.19327.
JAMA
1.Uzuner MB, Ocak M, Geneci F, Kocabıyık N, Sargon MF, Al-shouk A. Quantitative and Morphometric Evaluation of the Foramina Nutricia in the Long Bones of the Upper and Lower Extremities in Anatolian Population. Kafkas Journal of Medical Sciences. 2018;8:30–34.
MLA
Uzuner, Muhammet Bora, et al. “Quantitative and Morphometric Evaluation of the Foramina Nutricia in the Long Bones of the Upper and Lower Extremities in Anatolian Population”. Kafkas Journal of Medical Sciences, vol. 8, no. 1, Apr. 2018, pp. 30-34, doi:10.5505/kjms.2018.19327.
Vancouver
1.Muhammet Bora Uzuner, Mert Ocak, Ferhat Geneci, Necdet Kocabıyık, Mustafa F. Sargon, Asaad Al-shouk. Quantitative and Morphometric Evaluation of the Foramina Nutricia in the Long Bones of the Upper and Lower Extremities in Anatolian Population. Kafkas Journal of Medical Sciences. 2018 Apr. 1;8(1):30-4. doi:10.5505/kjms.2018.19327