Introduction: Dermatoglyphics deal with the study of papillary ridge patterns on the skin of fingers, palms, toes and soles. Each pattern is a unique anatomical marker, and their development is strongly affected by genetic and environmental factors. Aim: To determine whether essential hypertensive patients have significant dermatoglyphic pattern association as compared to non hypertensive participants in the study population. Materials and Methods: An analytical cross-sectional study was carried out in 228 patients (114 diagnosed essential hypertensive patients and 114 non hypertensive patients) attending the Department of Medicine at Sree Mookambika Institute of Medical Sciences, Kulasekharam, Tamil Nadu, India, of both the sexes and belonging to different age groups. Informed consent was obtained from each individual. Palmar and fingertip prints of the patients and the controls were taken on the white crystal bond paper by modified Purvis-Smith method and the following parameters were analysed: i) Fingertip pattern frequency; ii) Total and Absolute Finger Ridge Count (AFRC); iii) a-b ridge count; and iv) ‘atd’ angle. The statistical contents like arithmetic mean and standard deviation were calculated and the t-test and chi-square test were applied wherever necessary. Results: There were more loop pattern in digit 2 of left hand of female hypertensives than controls. There was increased Total Finger Ridge Counts (TFRC) in both males (134.14±19.560; p-value=0.038) and females (131.42±27.777; p-value=0.001) hypertensives and significantly higher AFRC (187.65±67.806; p-value=0.001) in female hypertensives, There was decreased ‘a-b’ ridge count in both hands of male (Right: 24.19±4.36; p-value=0.001left:24.54±3.586;p-value=0.001)andfemale(right: 23.65±3.43; p-value=0.001 left:24.16±3.321; p-value=0.001) patients and decreased ‘atd’ angle in both hands of male (right: 38.86±4.001; P=0.003 left: 38.51±4.428; p-value=0.001) and right hand of female (40.70±4.476; p-value=0.009) hypertensive patients, as compared to that of controls. Conclusion: As the parameters showed significant association, they can be used as dermatoglyphic markers for early detection of essential hypertension.
Background: In the medical field, the trend of the surgical branches has moved towards minimal invasive surgeries for reasons of decreased morbidity and mortality. To achieve this is thorough knowledge of the anatomy, with the variations of the concerned structure is required. Hence for a structure like superior mesenteric artery, the anatomic variations of its origin and branching pattern is important for accurate interpretation in diagnostic imaging, as well as in deciding the optimum elective procedure in surgical radiological, and interventional management.
Introduction: Long bones receive its primary blood supply from the nutrient arteries. They are transmitted through oblique canals, called nutrient foramina, into its diaphysis. Knowledge of foraminal topography helps to preserve bone vascularity during surgeries. Aim: To estimate the morphometric and topographic characteristics of diaphyseal nutrient foramina of fibula. Materials and Methods: A descriptive osteometric and morphological assessment of 50 dry fibulae of unknown age and sex were done. The samples were obtained from the Department of Anatomy, Kanyakumari Government Medical College, Asaripallam, Tamil Nadu, India. The length of each bone was measured directly using a measuring tape. Number, location and the direction of nutrient foramina were observed and the data were presented in a tabulated format. Results: The mean height of the fibula on the right side was 35.86±2.441 cm, whereas on the left was 36.64±2.537 cm. It was observed that 92% of the right and 96% of the left bones presented a single foramen. The nutrient foramina were predominately present on the posterior surface of the middle third of the shaft and were directed away from the growing end of the bone. Conclusion: As vascularised osteocutaneous fibular graft is recommended as a useful treatment option for bone transplant surgeries, the data gathered in this study could be useful for the orthopaedic surgeons.
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