STUDYING THE MORPHOLOGY, DIMENSIONS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF THE OCCIPITAL CONDYLE IN HUMANS
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.48047/Keywords:
Craniovertebral region, craniovertebral junction, craniovertebral surgery, Foramen magnum, occipital condyleAbstract
Background: During various surgical procedures in the craniovertebral region, it is vital to have a thorough understanding of the anatomical basis of anomalies seen in this region. Occipital condyle resection is needed during the lateral approach for performing the craniovertebral surgery.
Aim: The present study aimed to assess the morphology concerning dimensions and characterization of the occipital condyle in humans.
Methods: The present study assessed 400 occipital condyles in 200 adult dry skulls from humans that were of unknown gender and unknown age. The distances assessed were the distance between the anterior and posterior tip of the occipital condyle and opisthion and the distance between the anterior and posterior tip of the occipital condyle and basion. The data gathered were analyzed
statistically.
Results: The distance between the anterior and posterior tip of the occipital condyle and opisthion were 27.83 and 38.99 mm on the right side and 26.6 mm and 39.07 mm on the left side respectively. The distance between the anterior and posterior tip of the occipital condyle and basion was 26.93mm and 10.53 mm on the right side and 27.87mm and 11.45 mm on the left side respectively.
Conclusion: The present study concludes that the parameters of the occipital condyles and the associated variations are vital and must be taken into consideration during the surgical procedures involving the lateral and posterior approaches in the craniovertebral junction by Orthopedicians and Neurosurgeons. The large distance provides the free space to perform posterior and lateral approaches.
