A study of Supracondylar Spur : Clinical correlations with entrapment syndromes.
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https://doi.org/10.7439/ijbar.v8i2.3945Abstract
Objectives : Supracondylar spur is a rare skeletal variation first described by Struthers. He also mentions a ligament from this spur to medial epicondyle of humerus. Entrapment syndromes have been noted due to this spur and ligament. Material and methods : 60 dry humerus bones have been observed for any additional spur ,tubercle or foramen in the supracondylar regionResults : 5(8.3%) humerus bones showed variation. Supracondylar tubercle was seen in 2 humerus. Two humerus showed oblong supracondylar foramen. An elongated supracondylar spur was seen in one humerus. Conclusion: Supracondylar tubercle, spur and foramen have an evolutionary significance.The proximity to the median nerve and brachial artery make it a possible differential diagnosis in compression neuropathy cases. Key words : Ligament of Struthers , Supracondylar spur, Median nerve entrapment syndromes, Oblong supracondylar foramen and Latissimo-condyloideusDownloads
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2017-02-28
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A study of Supracondylar Spur : Clinical correlations with entrapment syndromes. (2017). International Journal of Biomedical and Advance Research, 8(2), 34-37. https://doi.org/10.7439/ijbar.v8i2.3945
