Geometry of the Clavicle and Reliability of Measurement using PACS

Purpose

To investigate the geometry of the clavicle and to assess the reliability of Picture Archiving Communication System (PACS) for its measurement.

Methods

One hundred pairs of dry clavicles from 78 males and 22 females were measured on radiographs using PACS. Measurements included all of the following parameters: length, width, medial and lateral angulation. The intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) for the inter-observer and intra-observer reliability was calculated.

Results

The mean left clavicle length among males and females was 149.25 ± 9.64 and 133.30 ± 8.32 mm, respectively. The respective mean right clavicle length among the males and females was 147.77 ± 9.99 and 132.08 ± 6.92 mm. The clavicles from male cadavers were significantly longer, wider and thicker than those from females, on both the left and right (P < 0.05). Among both the male and female clavicles, the left side was significantly longer than the right (P < 0.05). There was good to excellent intra-observer reliability (ICC > 0.70) for all parameters. Inter-observer reliability was also found good to excellent for all parameters except for medial clavicular angulation; for which there was fair reliability (ICC = 0.697).

Conclusion

The geometry of the clavicle is influenced by sex and side. Use of PACS as a measurement tool is reliable. Data from this study will be useful for pre-contouring plate or improving future designs of the anatomical plate of the clavicle.     

Three‐dimensional corrective osteotomies of mal‐united clavicles—is the contralateral anatomy a reliable template for reconstruction?

In computer‐assisted preoperative planning of corrective osteotomies, the unaffected contralateral bone often serves as three‐dimensional template for the reconstruction of mal‐united bones. Before applying this approach to new anatomy such as the clavicle bone, it is important to study asymmetry between the sides. The purpose of this study was to investigate bilateral symmetry of the clavicle in healthy cadavers using three‐dimensional measurement techniques. Bilateral symmetry of 102 clavicles (51 cadavers, mean age: 52.19 years, 37 male) was measured based on three‐dimensional models reconstructed from computed tomography. Besides length, volume, and surface, the side‐differences were evaluated by considering the mirrored left clavicle as the reconstruction template and the right clavicle as the one that will be realigned by osteotomy. The relative transformation between the aligned segments was measured to express the difference with to three‐dimensional translation and rotation. The same procedure was repeated using mean‐sized clavicles, one for each gender, as the template. The contralateral side was a significant more accurate reconstruction template compared to a mean‐sized clavicle (P < 0.001). Nevertheless, an average side‐differences with respect to rotation and translation of 8.79° ± 5.2° and 3.5 mm ± 2.7 mm, respectively. The left clavicles were significant (P = 0.001) longer with 154 mm compared to the right ones (151 mm). Three‐dimensional differences between the left and right clavicles exist, but can be considered as small. Therefore, the contralateral side appears to be a reliable reconstruction template, in particular compared to a mean‐sized clavicle. Clin. Anat. 28:865–871, 2015. © 2015 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.     

Anatomical study of the clavicle: endomedullary morphology

Background

The treatment of clavicle fractures remains controversial. The objective of this study was to investigate the possibility of clavicular intramedullary fixation by nailing through an anatomic study combined with CT scan studies.

Methods

For the anatomic study, 20 clavicles of donated bodies to science (10 men, 10 women, 10 right, 10 left) were used. We measured the length of the clavicle, lateral epiphysis diameter, mean diaphysis diameter, medial epiphysis diameter, lateral width, lateral radius of curvature, medial width and medial radius of curvature. Intramedullary cavity diameter (anteroposterior and superoinferior) and calibration were measured by CT scan study on 20 clavicles.

Results

Average length was 152 mm for men and 140 mm for women. The anteroposterior curvature was most pronounced. The medullary canal had a gradually decreasing size from the distal portion to the middle segment, but never disappeared.

Conclusion

Evaluation of morphological data can clarify the specifications of an intramedullary nail: flexibility of the nail to match clavicle curvature and a locking system to ensure primary stability. Intramedullary fixation by nailing in displaced fractures of the middle portion of the clavicle is a minimally invasive surgical technique, with excellent functional and cosmetic results.     

Blood supply of the inferior turbinate and its clinical applications

One of the most effective treatments of inferior turbinate (IT) hypertrophy is surgical reduction. Bleeding from the IT branch of the posterior lateral nasal artery (ITB) may interfere with the outcome of IT surgery. The aim of this study is to define the anatomic localization of the ITB and its variations and to investigate its clinical importance. Anatomic relations of the ITB were determined by microdissecting 20 adult, sagittally cross‐sectioned head specimens. Branching characteristics of the ITB and its anatomical relations were evaluated. The most consistent two markers to define the ITB on the lateral nasal wall were the posterior attachment of the IT (PAIT) and the posterior attachment of the middle turbinate (PAMT). Mean horizontal distances of the ITB from the PAIT and the PAMT were 7.2 mm ± 2.8 mm (2.5–11.8 mm) and 8.2 mm ± 2.8 mm (4–14.6 mm), respectively. ITB was the only major artery that supplied the IT in 85% of the specimens, and, in 15%, there was more than one artery. ITB was located lateral to the IT in 95% and medial to the IT in 5%. The ITB coursed on the lateral nasal wall, vertically between the middle and ITs and always anterior to the PAIT. All the variations of blood supply to the IT were within a one square centimeter area, ～1‐cm anterior to the PAIT. Successful cauterization of this particular area may be an alternative cauterization site in IT surgery. Clin. Anat. 23:770–776, 2010. © 2010 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.     

Anatomy of the clavicle and the intramedullary nailing of midclavicular fractures

Intramedullary fixation is used increasingly to treat clavicular fractures. Anatomical variations in the clavicle of relevance to this procedure are analyzed. The length, diameters and curvature of the clavicle were measured in 196 specimens from the dissecting room. The calcium bone density was analyzed in 300 cross-sectional samples of 100 specimens. The thickness of cortical and medullary bone of 70 slices was analyzed from freshly plastinated clavicles with implants in place. The female clavicle was shorter, less curved, and had a lower concentration of calcium than the male clavicle. Measurement of cortical thickness showed a mean value of 1.05 +/- 0.23 mm at the most sternal measuring point, 2.05 +/- 0.29 mm at the midpoint of the clavicle, and 0.95 +/- 0.35 mm at the acromial end. The thinnest regions were the medial ventral cortex and the dorsal acromial cortex. These measurements explain clinical observations on nail perforation. The diameter of the medullary canal measured 6.7 +/- 2.6 mm at its narrowest part, so that reaming (i.e., predrilling the medullary canal) prior to 3.5 mm titanium nail insertion is not necessary. The main difficulties encountered when placing a nail are secondary to the S-curvature of the clavicle. In 80% of fractures, the break is located at the narrowest diameter of the medullary canal. Thus, the clavicle displays definite gender- and side-specific anatomical features in terms of length, diameter, curvature, and calcium concentration. These should be considered when performing intramedullary fixation.     

Sectional anatomy of the adrenal gland in the coronal plane

To provide practical anatomic data for the imaging diagnosis and surgical treatment of adrenal disease, we investigated the anatomy of the adrenal gland and its relationships to regional structures using 31 sets of serial coronal sections of upper abdomen of Chinese adult cadavers and correlated coronal magnetic resonance (MR) images of ten upper abdomens of adult healthy volunteers and coronal reconstructed multislice spiral computed tomography (MSCT) images of five patients without lesions in the adrenal gland. The adrenal glands were visualized mainly on the successive coronal sections between 18 mm anterior to the posterior margin of inferior vena cava and 24 mm posterior to the posterior margin of inferior vena cava. In general, the left adrenal gland was visualized two sections earlier than the right adrenal gland. On the plane through the anterior parts of bilateral renal hili (A₁₈), the appearance rate of bilateral adrenal glands was 100%, and the maximal measurements of bilateral adrenal glands were visualized. The length, width, thickness of right adrenal body, thickness of medial limb and lateral limb were, respectively, 34.02 ± 2.12 mm, 10.91 ± 0.89 mm, 5.82 ± 0.26 mm, 2.78 ± 0.08 mm, 2.62 ± 0.06 mm, whereas the measurements of left adrenal gland were 28.31 ± 2.46 mm, 18.40 ± 1.06 mm, 6.84 ± 0.24 mm, 3.02 ± 0.08 mm, 2.86 ± 0.07 mm, respectively. The coronal plane has superior advantage in showing the bilateral adrenal glands. The shapes of adrenal glands are various, whereas the range of adrenal thickness is quite narrow. The thickness of adrenal medial and lateral limbs, especially the thickness of lateral limb are useful for the diagnosis of the bilateral adrenocortical disease.     

Anatomic variation of the clavicle: A novel three‐dimensional study

An understanding of the complex anatomy of the clavicle is helpful in the treatment of clavicular fractures. Using three‐dimensional (3D) statistical shape analysis, the author presents a novel method to assess geometric morphology of the clavicle. Fifteen fresh frozen shoulder specimens were scanned using high‐resolution computerized tomography (CT) but four were excluded from the study. A further 16 high‐resolution CT scans of the clavicle were obtained by searching the hospital database. All 27 scans were reconstructed and subsequently imported into and analyzed using a specifically developed statistical software package. Using statistical shape analysis, geometric parameters were then measured. Both gender as well as side specific geometric morphology were observed. Clavicles in men were longer, wider, and thicker than in women. Right clavicles had a greater medial depth than left clavicles, especially in women. Clavicles in men had a greater lateral depth than in women. The sternal angle in women was larger than in men. Using 3D statistical shape analysis and applying it to the clavicle standardizes the study of its anatomy, rules out any variability, and calculates morphological parameters that are accurate, precise, and reproducible. This unique approach provides information that is useful not only to the clinician but also in the modification of current or design of future clavicle fixation devices. More importantly, from an anatomy standpoint, implementation of this novel approach in anatomical studies would eliminate intra‐ and interobserver variation and allow all studies to be standardized and thus more comparable. Clin. Anat. 23:199–209, 2010. © 2010 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.     

Coracoclavicular ligament attachment regions of the Chinese population: a quantitative anatomic study

It is reported that the coracoclavicular (CC) ligaments arise at a constant region, which is proportional to the size of the clavicle and the coracoid process. However, all cadavers in those studies were from whites or African-Americans. The aim of this study was to evaluate dimension and orientation of CC footprints in Chinese cadavers and to determine whether race-dependent differences in these measurements exist. A total of 172 shoulders from 87 Chinese cadavers were used in this study, and the CC ligaments including the coracoid and the lateral clavicle were exposed. After measurement of the length of the CC ligaments, the ligaments were dissected and the insertion sites as well as the footprint centers were identified and marked. Each CC insertion dimension and its distance to the bony landmarks were recorded. Ratios representing the distance from the clavicular landmarks to each footprint center divided by clavicular length and clavicular width were calculated. These ratios were calculated for the coracoid process as well. The mean length of the clavicle and the coracoid process was 139.9 ± 9.4 and 40.5 ± 4.0 mm. The distance from the lateral edge of the clavicle to the conoidal center and to the trapezoidal center was 35.7 ± 3.4 and 21.8 ± 2.7 mm, respectively. The distance from the tip of the coracoid to the conoidal center and to the trapezoidal center was 35.1 ± 3.2 and 29.7 ± 2.9 mm, respectively. The ratios of the distance to the conoidal center and to the trapezoidal center divided by clavicular length and coracoidal length were 25.5, 15.6, 86.8 and 73.4 %, respectively. While absolute differences in the origin of the CC ligaments exist between different races, the ratio of these origins to the size of the clavicle and the coracoid process is constant.     

Investigations of cortical and cancellous clavicle bone patterns reveal an explanation for the load transmission and the higher incidence of lateral clavicle fractures in the elderly: a CT-based cadaveric study

Clavicle fracture is known to be one of the injuries frequently occurring in the elderly. The purpose of this study was to characterise the internal structures that might correlate with the higher incidence of lateral clavicle fracture in the elderly. Twenty clavicles were collected from ten Japanese cadavers ranging from 70 to 99 years (83.6?±?7.6), scanned, and three-dimensional computed tomography (3D CT) images reconstructed. The clavicle lengths were divided into five equal segments. The four demarcation lines from the acromial end of the clavicle were defined as the observation points A, B, C, and D. The clavicles were then measured and analysed. It was shown that along the clavicles observation point A was the widest and points B and C the narrowest. Regarding the thickness, point D was the thickest among all four points, and there was no significant difference among the points A, B, and C. No male-female difference was found in either the cortical or cancellous bone ratio at all four points. Interestingly, the highest cortical bone ratio was observed at point B and the ratio was significantly decreased toward either end. The cancellous bone ratio was highest at point C and decreased toward both ends. Further observations showed that there were rays of trabeculae around point A, spreading from the superior-posterior edge or anterior edge toward each other and toward the lateral end and point B. Characteristics in the cortical and cancellous bone ratios and cancellous bone patterns might shed light on understanding the fractures in the lateral portion of the clavicle in the elderly.     

介入治疗股骨头缺血性坏死的应用解剖

目的 介入治疗股骨头缺血性坏死提供解剖学基础.方法 选用经乳胶灌注防腐成人下肢标本20侧及新鲜成人下肢标本2侧,观察股深动脉的起点方位及分支类型,测量股深动脉及各分支长度和外径以及各分支起始部的角度.结果 股深动脉主要从股动脉后方(36.4％)和后外侧方(36.4％)发出,旋股内侧动脉从股深动脉发出(72.7％),从股动脉发出(27.3％).各主要血管的长度为:股深动脉(19.22±10.19) mm,其根部距腹股沟韧带的距离为(38±11.78)mm;旋股内侧动脉(12.56±6.17) mm;旋股外侧动脉(13.93±11.04) mm.各主要血管的外径为:股深动脉(5.20±1.57)mm,旋股内侧动脉(3.64±0.99) mm,其升支(2.66±0.99)mm;旋股外侧动脉(4.48±1.19) mm,其升支(2.12±0.59) mm.旋股内侧动脉升支以与主干成接近90°的夹角;旋股外侧动脉与其升支间约呈115.82°夹角.结论 熟悉股动脉应用解剖,有利于完善这种治疗方法.     

Localization of the supraorbital,infraorbital, and mental foramina using palpable,bony landmarks

The purpose of this study was to locate the infraorbital, supraorbital, and mental foramina by using palpable anatomical landmarks that are conducive to surgical use. Fourteen embalmed cadavers (27 sides) were dissected to expose the supraorbital, infraorbital, and mental foramina. Measurements were made from the lateral orbital rim at the zygomaticofrontal (ZF) suture to both the supraorbital and infraorbital foramina. The distance from the inferior orbital rim at the zygomaticomaxillary (ZM) suture to both foramina was also measured. The distance to the mental foramen was measured from the angle and the inferior border of the mandible. The supraorbital foramen was located 26.2 ± 2.8 mm medial and 13.5 ± 3.7 mm superior to the ZF suture. The infraorbital foramen was located 23.8 ± 3.1 mm medial and 30.9 ± 3.8 mm inferior to the ZF suture, on average. Vertical measurements made from the ZM suture to the supraorbital foramen averaged 34.4 ± 3.6 mm and from the ZM suture to the infraorbital foramina averaged 7.6 ± 2.2 mm. The mental foramen was 64.2 ± 6.4 mm medial to the angle of the mandible and 12.9 ± 1.6 mm superior to the inferior border of the mandible. This study provides data that may be useful in predicting the location of the supraorbital, infraorbital, and mental foramina using palpable landmarks. These data may be particularly helpful for surgery in patients with missing teeth or fractures of the maxillary bone. Clin. Anat., 2010. © 2009 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.     

Coracoclavicular joint: osteologic study of 1020 human clavicles

We examined 1020 dry clavicles from cadavers of Italian origin to determine the prevalence of the coracoclavicular joint (ccj), a diarthrotic synovial joint occasionally present between the conoid tubercle of the clavicle and the superior surface of the horizontal part of the coracoid process. Five hundred and nine clavicles from individuals of different ages were submitted to X-ray examination. Using radiography, we measured the entire length and the index of sinuosity of the anterior lateral curve, on which the distance between the conoid tubercle and the coracoid process depends. We also used radiography to record the differences in prevalence of arthritis in two neighbouring joints, the acromioclavicular and sternoclavicular joints. Of the 1020 clavicles, eight (0.8%) displayed the articular facet of the ccj. No statistical correlation was found between clavicular length and the index of sinuosity of the anterior lateral curve. The prevalence of arthritis in clavicles with ccj was higher than that revealed in clavicles without ccj. The prevalence of ccj in the studied clavicles is lower than that observed in Asian cohorts. Furthermore, ccj is not conditioned by either length or sinuosity of the anterior lateral curve of the clavicle. Finally, the assumption that ccj is a predisposing factor for degenerative changes of neighbouring joints is statistically justified.     

正常成人锁骨形态的CT影像学研究

目的 观察测量锁骨CT影像学形态,为锁骨骨折锁定接骨板的治疗及改进提供解剖学参考。方法 回顾性研究2014年3—12月南京鼓楼医院排除锁骨骨折及其他可影响锁骨形态疾病的32例行肺部或颈部CT扫描患者的影像学资料,其中男16例,女16例;年龄20~75岁,平均年龄41.4岁。通过CT扫描及3D重建,分别测量32例64侧投影位锁骨的长度,近端、中段和远端宽度,锁骨近端和远端的曲率半径,锁骨水平面、冠状面的两端最大宽度及中间最小宽度等,采用成组t检验,分别比较不同侧别及性别间测量数据的差异。结果 男性锁骨的平均长度为(153.9±7.5)mm、女性锁骨的平均长度为(135.4±7.6)mm。男女的锁骨近端曲率半径均明显较远端曲率半径大,垂直投影的锁骨中段最小宽度男性为(11.7±1.9)mm,女性为(9.3±1.0)mm。左右侧各观察测数据差异均无统计学意义(P值均>0.05);男女性别间比较,除中远段曲率半径、中近段角度、中远段角度、冠状面近端最大宽度、上缘曲度差异均无统计学意义(P值均>0.05),其他指标差异均有统计学意义(P值均<0.05)。结论 锁骨的形态存在较大的性别差异,表现为女性锁骨的总长度及各部分长度较短、水平面和冠状面近端最大宽度较小,有必要根据性别差异改进器械;此外,测量结果还可为锁定接骨板术前预弯提供依据。     

Anatomic relationship of the radial nerve to the elbow joint: Clinical implications of safe pin placement

The percutaneous placement of lateral distal humeral pins risks injury to the radial nerve. We aimed to provide a reliable and safe parameter for the insertion of lateral distal humeral pins. A secondary aim of this study was to investigate the effect of pin/screw placement in the intended zone of fixation at the lateral distal humerus. We dissected 70 fresh cadaveric upper limbs and the radial nerve was identified and its course followed into the anterior compartment. The point where the radial nerve crosses humerus in mid lateral plane was identified and the distance between this point and lateral epicondyle was measured, as was the maximum trans‐epicondylar distance, along with the olecranon fossa height. Statistical analysis was performed using the Pearson correlation coefficient. The average trans‐epicondylar distance was measured at 62 ± 6 mm (range 52–78 mm), and the average lateral radial nerve height was 102 ± 10 mm (range 75–129 mm). The ratio of the lateral nerve height to the trans‐epicondylar distance was an average of 1.7 ± 0.2 (range 1.4–2.0). The Pearson correlation coefficient between the lateral nerve height and the trans‐epicondylar distance was r = 0.95. A relative dimension, the trans‐epicondylar distance is both reliable and easily accessible to the operating surgeon. The absolute safe zone for pin entry into the lateral distal humerus is that area lying within the caudad 70% of a line, equivalent in length to the patient's own trans‐epicondylar distance, when projected proximally from the lateral epicondyle. Clin. Anat. 22:684–688, 2009. © 2009 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.     

Surgical anatomy of the radial nerve at the elbow

An anatomical study of the brachial portion of the radial nerve with surgical implications is proposed. Thirty specimens of arm from 20 fresh cadavers (11 male, 9 female) were used to examine the topographical relations of the radial nerve with reference to the following anatomical landmarks: acromion angle, medial and lateral epicondyles, point of division between the lateral and long heads of the triceps brachii, lateral intermuscular septum, site of division of the radial nerve into its superficial and posterior interosseous branches and entry and exit point of the posterior interosseous branch into the supinator muscle. The mean distances between the acromion angle and the medial and lateral levels of crossing the posterior aspect of the humerus were 109 (±11) and 157 (±11) mm, respectively. The mean length and calibre of the nerve in the groove were 59 (±4) and 6 (±1) mm, respectively. The division of the lateral and long heads of the triceps was found at a mean distance of 126 (±13) mm from the acromion angle. The mean distances between the lateral point of crossing the posterior aspect of the humerus and the medial and lateral epicondyles were 125 (±13) and 121 (±13) mm, respectively. The mean distance between the lateral point of crossing the posterior aspect of the humerus and the entry point in the lateral intermuscular septum (LIS) was 29 (±6) mm. The mean distances between the entry point of the nerve in the LIS and the medial and lateral epicondyles were 133 (±14) and 110 (±23) mm, respectively. Our study provides reliable and objective data of surgical anatomy of the radial nerve which should be always kept in mind by surgeons approaching to the surgery of the arm, in order to avoid iatrogenic injuries.     

小切口加经皮顺行穿针治疗锁骨骨折的解剖与临床应用研究

目的:根据锁骨的解剖特点,探讨一种微创治疗锁骨骨折的新方法。方法:通过对80根锁骨的解剖观测,设计小切口加经皮顺行穿针治疗锁骨骨折的新术式,并将此术式应用于临床34例锁骨骨折患者。结果:锁骨弓段最凸点位置约在锁骨中1/3与内1/3交界处,最凸点周围有3cm左右的适合穿针的凸起区,凸点向内、向外的弓角在15°~25°之间,能够满足顺行穿针的需要;34例锁骨骨折患者采用1~2cm小切口加锁骨凸点处经皮顺行穿针治疗。所有病例均获随访,随访时间5~18个月(平均6.8个月)。X线示骨折愈合,愈合时间7~10周(平均7.3周)。外观良好,病人满意。结论:根据锁骨骨折的解剖特点设计的这种小切口加经皮顺行穿针术式是一种简单、实用的治疗锁骨骨折的微创技术。     

基于CT三维视图的成人正常锁骨曲度及髓腔形态学参数的影像解剖学研究

目的 探讨成人正常锁骨的曲度和髓腔形态学CT影像解剖学参数,为临床手术方案的选择和锁骨固定装置的设计提供参考。方法 纳入2021年3月—8月河北医科大学第三医院影像科行胸部螺旋CT扫描的成年国人中锁骨形态正常且完整的92例CT影像学资料,其中男44例、女48例,年龄20~87（51±17）岁,按年龄分为<60岁组（61例）和≥60岁组（31例）。应用Calculate 3D工具重建出锁骨CT三维影像模型;应用“Inertial Axes”功能建立锁骨的惯性轴及其两端坐标;应用“Reslice Objects”功能重新分割锁骨CT三维影像模型,生成调整后的锁骨三维视图,并基于此观察锁骨的一般形态。依据惯性轴长度将锁骨八等分后,可得到7个等距的矢状面髓腔截面,自锁骨远端向近端依次命名为S1~S7。使用“Measure”工具,在冠状位及水平位视图上分别测量和计算锁骨体积、表面积、长度、内外两侧曲率半径和深度、远近两端关节面宽度和高度;在矢状位视图上分别测量7个截面的皮质厚度、髓腔面积、最长径和最短径。采用独立样本t检验或方差分析对各指标测量结果进行不同性别、年龄和截面间的比较。结果 本组92例92侧正常成人锁骨CT测量结果显示,锁骨体积（29 518.4±7 049.2） mm³,表面积（8 271.8±1 291.2） mm²,长度（143.7±11.5）mm,内侧曲率半径为（128.3±28.0） mm、深度为（16.4±2.6） mm,外侧曲率半径为（56.7±19.4） mm、深度为（11.4±2.6）mm,近端关节面的宽度为（20.5±3.8）mm、高度为（21.8±3.4）mm,远端关节面的宽度为（15.4±3.5） mm、高度（12.8±2.3） mm。锁骨皮质厚度从S2向两端递减,其中S2皮质最厚[（3.5±1.1） mm],S7皮质最薄[（2.6±0.7） mm]。髓腔面积、最长径和最短径在S4处最小并向两侧扩大,其中S4髓腔面积为（24.7±11.0）mm²、最长径为（6.7±1.7） mm、最短径为（4.6±1.2） mm。7个截面间各指标差异均有统计学意义（P值均<0.05）。以上各指标中：近端关节面宽度和外侧曲率半径测量值不同性别间比较差异均无统计学意义（P值均>0.05）,其他指标测量值男性均大于女性,差异均有统计学意义（P值均<0.05）;与<60岁组相比,≥60岁组锁骨远端关节面的宽度和高度,以及各截面的髓腔面积、最长径和最短径较大,而皮质较薄,差异均具有统计学意义（P值均<0.05）。结论 在不同截面处,锁骨的皮质厚度及髓腔面积、最长径和最短径等指标存在较大差异;在选择手术方式时,术者需要考虑性别差异、年龄差异,以及骨折部位和类型的影响。     

The anatomical relationship between the sural nerve and small saphenous vein: An ultrasound study of healthy participants

Procedures involving the small saphenous vein (SSV) can result in sural nerve (SN) damage due to the proximity of the two structures. The relationship between the SN and SSV has previously been described in cadaveric studies with limited scope on surface landmarks. This study investigates the relationship between the SN and SSV in vivo through ultrasound. Transverse/short‐axis ultrasound scans of 128 legs (64 healthy participants) were taken by a single observer using a GE Logiq e ultrasound system with a 5–13 Hz linear transducer (GE Logiq 12L‐RS). The SN was identified and traced from the lateral malleolus to the popliteal fossa noting its course and proximity to the SSV. The distance between the SN and SSV was measured at points representing the distal 50% and 25% of the total leg length (the distance between the medial tibial condyle and the inferior edge of the medial malleolus). The SN and SSV were visualized in all participants regardless of BMI and atypical anatomical relationship were noted in 20.3%. The SN pierced the fascia in the distal 25.9% ± 5.3% of the total leg length. The distance between the SN and SSV was 4.06 ± 1.8 mm and 3.4 ± 1.4 mm in the distal 50% and 25% points of the total leg length, respectively. There was no significant effect of sex or body side. The SSV is a viable option for multiple vein harvest. Ultrasound visualization can be a beneficial tool for delineating variations of the SN in relation to SSV prior to surgery. Clin. Anat. 32:277–281, 2019. © 2018 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.