Morphometry of Scapular Acromion Process Pattern in Vidarbha Region

Abstract

Introduction: The shoulder joint is the most important joint although most commonly dislocated joint
in human body. The most common problem of shoulder joint replacements is the osteoarthritis, posttraumatic arthritis, rotator cuff tear arthropathy, rheumatoid arthritis, avascular necrosis (osteonecrosis) and
comminuted fractures of the shoulder joint. The aim of the current study was to acquire morphometric data
for the acromion process variations in shape and various dimensions of the acromion process of the scapula.
Material and Method: Total 152 subjects’ scapula according to their side which was equally divided into
76 right and 76 left. The morphometric analysis of the acromion process of scapulae was recorded according
as per Bigliani-Morrison et al. classification and dimensions were measured by using vernier callipers.
Observation and Results: It is observed that the mean length of acromion on either side does not differ
significantly, while the mean width of acromion and its mean thickness if found to differ statistically
significantly on both sides. The acromio-coracoid distance shows no significant difference on either side.
Discussion: There are many studies i.e. by the Singroha R et al (north India), Gosavi et al (Maharashtra),
Singh et al (Rajasthan), Mansur et al (Nepalese), Paraskevas et al (Greek) revealed that the mean of the
scapular length, width, thickness and coraco-acromial distance in centimeter found almost the same in
correspondingly with our study.
Conclusion: To conclude acromion process knowledge are useful for orthopaedic surgeon during surgery of
shoulder joint with associated pathology of the rotator cuff.