Morphometry of the glenoid cavity and its correlation with selected geometric measurements of the scapula

Authors

  • Eric O Aigbogun Department of Anatomy, College of Health Sciences, University of Port-Harcourt, Port-Harcourt, Rivers State
  • Gabriel S Oladipo Department of Anatomy, College of Health Sciences, University of Port-Harcourt, Port-Harcourt, Rivers State
  • Mike O Oyakhiree Department of Anatomy, College of Health Sciences, University of Port-Harcourt, Port-Harcourt, Rivers State
  • Chinagorom P Ibeachu Department of Anatomy, College of Health Sciences, University of Port-Harcourt, Port-Harcourt, Rivers State

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v16i4.33614

Keywords:

Correlation, Glenoid cavity, Geometric measurement, Morphometry, Scapular

Abstract

Introduction: An understanding of the normal glenoid cavity morphometry is important in corroborating the basis of luxation at the glenohumeral joint (GHJ). This study was carried out to determine the morphomertic relationship of the glenoid cavity to joint stability and device models to estimateglenoid cavity dimensions ofthe scapular boneof Nigerian origin in a post-mortem skeletal state using selected angles and dimension

Methods: A total of 200wellmacerated unpaired scapulaebone (96 right and 104 left) with complete ossification were used for this study. Geometric measurements were taken using standard procedures. SPSS (IBM® version 20) was used to analyze the data and the results of all measured parameters (for both sides and total) were presented. Correlation was determined from the summation of the bilateral measurement of; the superior (SSA), inferior (ISA) and medial (SVA) angles of the scapulae, maximum height of the scapula (MHS), and maximum glenoid height and width (MGH and MGW). Glenoid index (GI) was calculated by dividing MGW by MGH. Regression formulae for estimation the glenoid cavity parameters were derived. Significance level was set at 95% (P?0.05 was considered significant).

Result: The mean GIwas calculated as 68.18±5.93% (with min. and max. ratio of 54% and 87%respectively). Of the predictor variables for estimating MGH and MGW, SSA was weakly (-) correlated (r<0.2; R2<0.1), MSH was averagely (+) correlated (r<0.55; R2<0.3), while a strong (+) correlation was observed between the interglenoid cavity dimensions (r=0.785; R2=0.617).

Conclusion: Indices below 50% and above 89% are indications of possible GHJ problems.Using single measurements of various scapular parts to estimate the glenoid cavityis possible.Distortion of the morphometric relationship that exists between MGW and MGH is a clear pointer for glenohumeral luxation syndromes.

Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol.16(4) 2017 p.572-579

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Eric O Aigbogun, Department of Anatomy, College of Health Sciences, University of Port-Harcourt, Port-Harcourt, Rivers State



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Published

2017-08-19

How to Cite

Aigbogun, E. O., Oladipo, G. S., Oyakhiree, M. O., & Ibeachu, C. P. (2017). Morphometry of the glenoid cavity and its correlation with selected geometric measurements of the scapula. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science, 16(4), 572–579. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v16i4.33614

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Vol. 16 No. 4 (2017)

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