Statistical shape analysis of the lentiform nucleus of children of different age groups: a retrospective study.

The basal nuclei are important during infancy because of the significant development of motor skills. The main aim of this study was to evaluate the shape differences of the lentiform nucleus between different age and gender groups. A total of 126 children's axial magnetic resonance image series were included in the presented study. These images were grouped between 1 and 5 yr old. Right and left lentiform nuclei are marked with selected landmarks using TPSDIG v2.04. Statistical shape analyses were examined by a Generalized Procrustes Analysis. Our results showed that there was no statistically significant difference in lentiform nucleus shape between genders. However, there was a difference between the shapes of the right and left lentiform nuclei between the 1-yr and 5-yr age groups. These results demonstrated the shape changes in the lentiform nucleus during the first 5 yr of life. Further clinical studies based on our results may be used to gather more detailed information about movement disorders and neuronal development.

Characterizing prostate zonal shape changes associated with 5α-reductase inhibitors using MRI.

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a prevalent medical disorder that primarily affects elderly males. It is distinguished by enhanced angiogenesis of the prostate, aggravating lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and diminishing overall quality of life. Dutasteride, a 5α-reductase inhibitor, has emerged as a significant therapeutic choice for BPH owing to its efficacy in reducing prostate volume. The objective of this study is to analyze alterations in the shapes of prostate zones resulting from dutasteride treatment of BPH, using MRI. We examined 19 drug-administered patients and 33 non-drug-administered patients. MRI sections of all participants before and after drug treatment were collected retrospectively. The transition zone and peripheral zone of the prostate were marked with selected landmarks using TPSDIG v2.04. Generalized Procrustes Analysis was used to analyze shapes statistically. Our results showed that the 5α-reductase inhibitor significantly altered the shape of the transition zone by narrowing its posterior part. There were significant statistical differences between the drug-administered and non-drug-administered groups in the initial and final shapes of the transition zone. These findings indicate that the use of 5α-reductase inhibitors yielded favorable outcomes in terms of prostate size reduction and amelioration of symptoms associated with BPH.

Triticeal cartilage: a meta-analysis of prevalence and morphologic evaluation.

PURPOSE: The triticeal cartilage, situated within the lateral thyrohyoid membrane, remains elusive in function yet crucial in clinical contexts. Composed of hyaline cartilage, it is prone to ossification, potentially leading to diagnostic challenges such as misidentification with atherosclerosis or fractures. METHODS: This study, aiming to establish its prevalence and highlight clinical relevance, conducted a systematic review across several electronic databases such as Medline, PUBMED, Scopus, Google Scholar, Web of Science, SpringerLink and Sciencedirect using keywords "triticeal cartilage", "triticeous cartilage" or "cartilago triticea". An assurance tool for anatomical investigations was used to assess the quality of the methodology (AQUA). A random effects model was utilized to determine the pooled prevalence. RESULTS: The true prevalence of triticeal cartilage was found to be variable, with an overall pooled proportion of 43% while crude prevalence were 50.6%. Its crude prevalence was notably higher in women compared to men, in contrary true prevalence was higher in men, posing sex-related disparities. It was mostly seen bilaterally. When the morphologic characteristics of the cartilage were evaluated, classification differences were observed in terms of shape, with a mean length of 5.48 mm, a mean width of 3.04 mm and a mean weight of 62.32 mg. The vertebral level at which the TC was located was mostly C4. The degree of calcification of the cartilage was most commonly mild. CONCLUSION: In conclusion, triticeal cartilage holds significant clinical importance, necessitating vigilance during diagnostic evaluations and surgical approaches. Further studies are imperative to elucidate its function comprehensively and refine diagnostic strategies, ensuring optimal patient care in neck-related pathologies.

Tendon of Flexor Carpi Radialis in carpal tunnel: a radiologic and cadaveric study

Background/aim: Carpal tunnel is an important anatomical passage that carries the flexor tendons into the hand. As there is still no consensus about its contents among the anatomy textbooks, the main purpose of this study was to identify the relations of the flexor carpi radialis tendon in the carpal tunnel. Materials and methods: This retrospective study was completed in April 2018 at authors' university's hospital. Seventy-four female and 44 male patients' wrists without any pathology were examined by using magnetic resonance images. The series of axial sections where the pisiform exist were evaluated by using T1 sequence and the structures in the carpal tunnel were identified. Results: Results of this study showed that the tendon of the flexor carpi radialis was found above the flexor retinaculum within its own septal compartment in all patients. Conclusion: According to the results, tendon of flexor carpi radialis crosses the wrist region superficial to the carpal tunnel. Thus, tendon of flexor carpi radialis doesn't have any effect on the carpal tunnel syndrome. Further cadaveric studies would be useful for identifying the contents of the carpal tunnel and morphological organization of the wrist.

Morphometric analyses of clavicle's nutrient foramen.

PURPOSE: Fractures of the clavicle, which has an important location and function in the upper extremity and shoulder joint, compose 10% of all fracture cases. During the osteosynthesis of clavicle fractures and in the post-operative period of patients, considering the detailed morphometric and topographic properties of the nutrient foramen of clavicle is important to avoid the disruption of arterial nutrition of the clavicle and prevent unexpected injuries. The aim of this study was to investigate the morphometric properties of the nutrient foramen of clavicle in more detail using computedtomography images. METHODS: Computed tomography images of 116 healthy individuals (56 women/60 men) who had no pathology history were included in the presented study. Computed tomography images were reconstructed three-dimensionally using free-licensed Horos v3.3.3 software. Then, distances from clavicle's nutrient foramen to sternal end, anterior and posterior edges of the clavicle were measured. Statistical analyses were completed using SPSS v21 software. RESULTS: Our results demonstrated that the nutrient foramen of clavicle was located closer to the sternal end of the clavicle. The shortest distance to the sternal edge of clavicle was measured as 3.3 cm. Analyses of gender differences indicated that statistically significant differences were in favor of men. However, topographic properties of the clavicle's nutrient foramen were not affected by age. CONCLUSION: Nutrient foramen is mostly located closer to the sternal end of clavicle. Especially during osteosynthesis of clavicle fractures at the sternal end, maintaining the arterial supply of clavicle is of great importance for increasing the post-operative life quality of patients.

The Anatomy of the Sigmoid-Transverse Junction According to the Tentorial Angle.

Dural sinuses have critical importance during intracranial approaches. Detailed anatomical knowledge of the dural sinuses is crucial for surgeons to reduce unexpected venous bleeding. The aim of this study was to investigate anatomical relation of sigmoid sinus and tentorium cerebelli according to clinically palpable landmarks and cranial morphometry. The authors evaluated 222 individuals' (94 women, 128 men) 3-dimensional computed tomography angiograms, retrospectively. The authors also studied on 12 mid-sagittal cut dried hemiskulls and 8 formalin fixed cadaver heads hemisected midsagitally. All measurements were completed using Osirix-Lite version 9 software. Craniometrical values were measured to define cranium morphology. Furthermore, level of the sigmoid sinus according to asterion and tentorial angle were evaluated in detail. Our results demonstrated that there were significant differences between parameters and genders, except vertical angle of the tentorium cerebelli. Distance between asterion and sigmoid sinus was statistically different between right and left sides in favor of the left side. This also varied depending on the position of the sigmoid sinus, as well. Only transverse angle between the upper point of external acoustic meatus and asterion demonstrated a significant correlation with age. This study evaluated the detailed 3D anatomy of sigmoid sinus and tentorium cerebelli related with the cranium morphology. Determining to sigmoid sinus anatomy according to clinically palpable landmarks has advantages for setting surgical protocols and reducing to unexpected injuries while surgery to these structures.

Redefining the morphometry of subclavian vessels for clavicle fracture treatments.

PURPOSE: Clavicle fractures are common injuries in adults and children. Although neurovascular damage is rarely seen, acute subclavian artery pseudoaneurysms and injuries to subclavian vessels were reported for closed fractures of the clavicle. The aim of this study was to identify the morphological details of the subclavian vessels and their relation to the sternoclavicular joint and body of the clavicle. METHODS: 127 patients (66 females and 61 males) were evaluated using reconstructed three-dimensional computed tomographic angiographies. The point at which the subclavian artery crossed posterior to the clavicle was detected as a landmark. The medio-lateral distance between the sternal end of the clavicle, landmark, antero-posterior distance between the clavicle and the subclavian artery, diameter of the artery and vein, angle between the subclavian artery and vein, distance of the subclavian vein to the subclavian artery and the clavicle at the landmark were measured. Measurements were compared according to gender and right and left sides, and age correlation was determined. RESULTS: Morphometric relationship between the subclavian vessels and clavicle presented differences between genders. We measured the antero-posterior distance between the subclavian artery and the clavicle to be less than 1 cm (0.91 cm). CONCLUSION: The subclavian artery travelled longer distances in men than women to reach the point that it crossed the clavicle. Our results demonstrated that the subclavian artery does not pass from the inferior margin of the clavicle, thus, superior plate osteosynthesis does not have any risk to injury against the subclavian vessels during the management of the clavicle fractures.

Does Periosteal Graft Combined With Platelet-Rich Plasma Enhance the Healing of Bone Defect?

INTRODUCTION: This study investigated the effect of periosteal graft + platelet-rich plasma (PRP) combination on facial bone defect healing. METHODS: Five-millimeter critical sized defects in zygomatic arches of 12 adult New Zealand rabbits were created. Rabbits were randomly divided into 3 groups: First group (control group): bone defects of left zygomatic arches of 6 rabbits were wrapped with a silicone tube. Second group (periosteal graft group): bone defects of left zygomatic arches of 6 rabbits were wrapped with periosteal graft. Third group (experimental group): bone defects of right zygomatic arches of 12 rabbits were wrapped with periosteal graft-PRP combination. New bone formation was evaluated at 8th and 16th weeks. One rabbit was sacrificed at 8th week. Remaining 11 rabbits were imaged with 3-dimensional computed tomography (CT) at 16th week; then, zygomatic arches were removed for micro-CT and histologic examinations. RESULTS: Three-dimensional CT analysis at 16th week revealed no significant difference between groups regarding new bone formation (P = 0.232). Micro-CT analysis of new regenerated bone at 16th week displayed significant differences between groups 1 and 3 regarding mean bone volume (BV, mm) (P = 0.028) and mean bone mineral density (BMD, mm) (P = 0.001). There was no difference between groups 2 and 3 or between groups 1 and 2, regarding BV or BMD. Histological Bone Regeneration Scorings at 16th week displayed significant difference between groups (P = 0.015). Negative correlation between 3-dimensional CT and histologic results (r = 0.120); positive correlations between BV/BMD values in micro-CT and histologic results (r = 0.524 and r = 0.456) were found. CONCLUSIONS: By enhancing bone formation capacity of periosteal grafts, periosteal graft-PRP combination provided bone formation having more volume and density comparing with silicone tube application.

A Biomimetic Alternative to Synthetic Hydroxyapatite: "Boron-Containing Bone-Like Hydroxyapatite" Precipitated From Simulated Body Fluid.

BACKGROUND: Biological hydroxyapatite (HA), has several mechanical and physical advantages over the commercially available synthetic apatite (CAP-HA). The aim of this in vivo study was to investigate the effect of osteoinductive "bone-like hydroxyapatite" obtained from simulated body fluid (SBF) combined with osteoinductive "boron" (B) on bone healing. MATERIALS: Bone like nanohydroxyapatite (SBF-HA) was precipitated from 10× simulated body fluid (10×SBF). Thirty Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into 5 experimental groups (n = 6 each). The groups were involving blank defect, chitosan, SBF-HA, SBF-HA/B, and CAP-HA. Two biparietal round critical sized bone defect was created using a dental burr. The rats were sacrificed respectively at the end of second and fourth months after surgery and their calvarium were harvested for further macroscopic, microtomographic, and histologic evaluation. RESULTS: The SBF-HA/B group demonstrated the highest mineralized matrix formation rates (30.69 ± 3.73 for the second month, 62.68 ± 7.03 for the fourth month) and was significantly higher than SBF-HA and the CAP-HA groups. The SBF-HA/B group demonstrated the highest mineralized matrix formation rates (30.69 ± 3.73 for the second month, 62.68 ± 7.03 for the fourth month) and was significantly higher than SBF-HA and the CAP-HA groups. In means of bone defect repair histologically, the highest result was observed in the SBF-HA/B group (P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS: The "bone-like hydroxapatite" obtained from simulated body fluid is worth attention when both its beneficial effects on bone healing and its biological behavior is taken in consideration for further bone tissue engineering studies. It appears to be a potential alternative to the commercially available hydroxyapatite samples.

Microcomputed tomographic analysis of bone microarchitecture after sinus augmentation with hyaluronic matrix: a case-control study.

BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to analyze trabecular microarchitecture of augmented sinuses with hyaluronic matrix and xenograft by microcomputed tomography, and to investigate whether hyaluronic matrix has an effect on the newly formed bone quality. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Thirteen patients undergoing maxillary sinus augmentation were included in this split-mouth study. Right and left sinus sites were randomly assigned to test and control group. In test group, the sinus was grafted with hyaluronic matrix and xenograft; in control group, only with xenograft. Four months after augmentation, bone samples were harvested during implant placement and analyzed for the following trabecular microarchitecture parameters using microcomputed tomography: bone volume (BV), total volume (TV), bone volume fraction (BV/TV), bone surface (BS), specific bone surface (BS/BV), bone surface density (BS/TV), trabecular thickness (Tb.Th), trabecular separation (Tb.Sp), trabecular pattern factor (Tb.Pf), and fractal dimension (FD). RESULTS: There was statistically significant difference only for BS/TV parameter between two groups. BS/TV was higher in hyaluronic matrix group compared with control group. CONCLUSIONS: Addition of hyaluronic matrix to xenograft may enhance bone quality in terms of bone surface density. However, more research investigating the microstructural variation of augmented sinuses is needed with a greater sample.

Effects of local alendronate administration on bone defect healing. Histomorphometric and radiological evaluation in a rabbit model.

PURPOSE: To performed a histomorphometric and radiological study to evaluate the effects of alendronate sodium administered locally in mandibular bone defects created in rabbits. METHODS: Two circular defects 5 mm in diameter were created bilaterally in the mandibular corpus of 20 New Zealand rabbits (i.e., four defects per animal). Each defect received one of four treatments: no treatment (EC group), alendronate irrigation (AL group), autogenous bone grafting (AG group), or alendronate irrigation with autogenous bone grafting (AL+AG group). Histomorphometric and radiological assessments were conducted at 4 and 8 weeks after surgery. RESULTS: Between-group comparisons of the new bone area, the value of the AL+AG group was significantly lower thanthe remaining three groups at 4 weeks postoperatively. In all groups, the new bone area was significantly larger at 8 weeks than at 4 weeks. The residual graft area at 4 and 8 weeks was significantly higher in the AL+AG group than in the AG group, although it was significantly smaller at 8 weeks than at 4 weeks in both these groups. CONCLUSION: The use of alendronate sodium in conjunction with autogenous bone grafting improves the osteoconductive properties of the graft, enhances graft retention in the defect, and improves ossification.

Evaluation of the effects of platelet-rich fibrin on bone regeneration in diabetic rabbits.

OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to investigate the effect of platelet-rich fibrin on bone regeneration in critical size defects in the calvaria of diabetic rabbits. STUDY DESIGN: In total, 40 male New Zealand rabbits, were divided into two groups a non-diabetic control group (Group A) and a diabetic experimental group (Group B). Two bicortical circular defects 15 mm in diameter were created in the parietal bone of each animal. Each group was further divided into four groups: subgroup E, the defect was left empty; subgroup PRF, the defects were filled only with PRF; subgroup AB, the defects were filled with autogenous bone; subgroup AB + PRF, the defects were filled with autogenous bone combined with PRF. The animals sacrificed at 4 weeks and 8 weeks. Bone formation was assessed by micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) scanning, histological and histomorphometric analysis. RESULT: The total percent of new bone was the lowest in group A-E (6.77 ± 0.21 at 4 weeks, 11.01 ± 0.37 at 8 weeks) and highest in group A-AB + PRF (21.66 ± 0.91 at 4 weeks, 37.46 ± 1.25 at 8 weeks; p < 0.05). The mean percent of new bone was greatest in group B-AB + PRF at 4 and 8 weeks (16.87 ± 0.92, 29.59 ± 1.09, respectively) and lowest in group B-E (5.83 ± 0.09 at 4 weeks, 7.36 ± 1.02 at 8 weeks). CONCLUSION: This study, despite its limitations, showed that PRF can be used safely and that PRF induced bone healing in diabetic rabbits.

Effects of local alendronate administration on bone defect healing. Histomorphometric and radiological evaluation in a rabbit model

Abstract Purpose: To performed a histomorphometric and radiological study to evaluate the effects of alendronate sodium administered locally in mandibular bone defects created in rabbits. Methods: Two circular defects 5 mm in diameter were created bilaterally in the mandibular corpus of 20 New Zealand rabbits (i.e., four defects per animal). Each defect received one of four treatments: no treatment (EC group), alendronate irrigation (AL group), autogenous bone grafting (AG group), or alendronate irrigation with autogenous bone grafting (AL+AG group). Histomorphometric and radiological assessments were conducted at 4 and 8 weeks after surgery. Results: Between-group comparisons of the new bone area, the value of the AL+AG group was significantly lower thanthe remaining three groups at 4 weeks postoperatively. In all groups, the new bone area was significantly larger at 8 weeks than at 4 weeks. The residual graft area at 4 and 8 weeks was significantly higher in the AL+AG group than in the AG group, although it was significantly smaller at 8 weeks than at 4 weeks in both these groups. Conclusion: The use of alendronate sodium in conjunction with autogenous bone grafting improves the osteoconductive properties of the graft, enhances graft retention in the defect, and improves ossification.