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View article: Morphometric analysis of lumbar pedicles in the Saudi Arabian population – A CT-based study on 1500 vertebrae
Morphometric analysis of lumbar pedicles in the Saudi Arabian population – A CT-based study on 1500 vertebrae Open
Background: Knowledge of the lumbar pedicle anatomy is vital for preoperative surgical planning of pedicle screw fixation procedures in orthopedic surgery. The morphology of lumbar vertebrae has both genetic and ethnic variations. Study De…
View article: Feasibility of transpedicular screw placement through the posterior arch of C1: A CT study in the Emirati population
Feasibility of transpedicular screw placement through the posterior arch of C1: A CT study in the Emirati population Open
Background: Instrumentation of the lateral mass of first cervical vertebra (C1) is required in atlantoaxial instability. C1 bears a complicated relationship with adjacent neurovascular structures such as the vertebral artery and cervical s…
View article: Determining anatomically-safe corridors for placement of lateral mass screws in the first cervical vertebra of the Emirati population – a CT study
Determining anatomically-safe corridors for placement of lateral mass screws in the first cervical vertebra of the Emirati population – a CT study Open
The first cervical vertebra (C1) is atypical in shape and bears a complex relationship with important neurovascular structures such as the vertebral artery and cervical spinal cord which are at risk of injury during misplaced screw fixatio…
View article: Integrating virtual reality to enhance remote teaching of anatomy during unprecedented times
Integrating virtual reality to enhance remote teaching of anatomy during unprecedented times Open
The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated a global paradigm shift in the teaching of human anatomy. Most institutions successfully transitioned from traditional in-person teaching methods, to various distance-learning strategies. Since virtual re…
View article: An Egyptian Eye in the Leg - A Rare Inter - and Intra-fascial Course of the Great Saphenous Vein
An Egyptian Eye in the Leg - A Rare Inter - and Intra-fascial Course of the Great Saphenous Vein Open
View article: Localizing motor entry points of adductor muscles of thigh for motor point procedures in the treatment of adductor spasticity
Localizing motor entry points of adductor muscles of thigh for motor point procedures in the treatment of adductor spasticity Open
Spasticity which is focal or segmental such as affecting a single muscle group or limb can be treated by chemical neurolysis or surgical denervation at the neurovascular hilus. This study determines the motor entry points (MEPs) of adducto…
View article: Estimating Effective Diameter and Scan Length of Abdomen and Pelvis for Radiation Dose Optimization in Computed Tomography Imaging Suitable for the Indian Population – A Preliminary Study
Estimating Effective Diameter and Scan Length of Abdomen and Pelvis for Radiation Dose Optimization in Computed Tomography Imaging Suitable for the Indian Population – A Preliminary Study Open
Background: Utilization of computed tomography (CT) has dramatically increased during the last decade with a concurrent increase in exposure to ionizing radiation. Even low levels of exposure have been linked to the development of cancer. …
View article: Double burden of malnutrition among women of reproductive age: Trends and determinants over the last 15 years in India
Double burden of malnutrition among women of reproductive age: Trends and determinants over the last 15 years in India Open
Introduction Double burden of malnutrition (DBM) has been recognized by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as an emerging Global Syndemic characterized by the simultaneous occurrence of both undernutrition and overnutrition. Women of the …
View article: Morphometric Analysis of the Neural Arch of C2 Vertebra in Indian Population
Morphometric Analysis of the Neural Arch of C2 Vertebra in Indian Population Open
Background and Objective: The most common injuries to upper cervical spine are fractures of the second cervical vertebrae. The study aims to evaluate the morphometry of the neural arch of the second cervical vertebrae in the South Indian p…
View article: A Comparative Study of Morphometric Parameters of Knee Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Different Population Groups
A Comparative Study of Morphometric Parameters of Knee Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Different Population Groups Open
Background: The design of majority of commercially available knee implants has their basis on data obtained from the European population. Anthropometric research has demonstrated a difference in the shape and size of proximal tibia and dis…
View article: Estimating aspect ratio of the distal femur and proximal tibia in the Emirati population from MRI scans of the knee: a preliminary experience
Estimating aspect ratio of the distal femur and proximal tibia in the Emirati population from MRI scans of the knee: a preliminary experience Open
View article: A novel reconstructive approach of the lumbar vertebral column from 2D MRI to 3D models
A novel reconstructive approach of the lumbar vertebral column from 2D MRI to 3D models Open
Introduction: Low back pain (LBP), arising from the lumbar vertebral column (LVC), is a global burden, ranking highest in terms of disability. In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), there is a high prevalence of LBP in the adult population. As…
View article: Prevalence of the additional head of quadriceps femoris in the South Indian population: a cadaveric and radiological study
Prevalence of the additional head of quadriceps femoris in the South Indian population: a cadaveric and radiological study Open
Quadriceps femoris is an extensor muscle in the anterior compartment of thigh and is traditionally taught to be composed of four heads. Recently, there is an increased interest in the occurrence of an additional muscle head of quadriceps f…
View article: Structured, functional histology practical modules: An answer to medical students’ histology nightmare and the way forward for relevant histology instruction in the Indian undergraduate medical curriculum?
Structured, functional histology practical modules: An answer to medical students’ histology nightmare and the way forward for relevant histology instruction in the Indian undergraduate medical curriculum? Open
. Studying histology through structured modules, which emphasize functional and clinical correlates, appears to improve the identification and application ability of the student as well as the student experience.
View article: Appearance of the Optic Nerve Sheath Diameter (ONSD) using Higher Frequency Linear Probes in Detection and Monitoring of Raised Intracranial Pressures-A Cadaveric Study
Appearance of the Optic Nerve Sheath Diameter (ONSD) using Higher Frequency Linear Probes in Detection and Monitoring of Raised Intracranial Pressures-A Cadaveric Study Open
Introduction: Trans-bulbar ultrasonography of Optic Nerve Sheath Diameter (ONSD) is increasingly used to detect raised Intracranial Pressures (ICP). Current guidelines for measuring ONSD are based on earlier descriptions of anatomy of opti…
View article: Clinical anatomy of the inferior epigastric artery with special relevance to invasive procedures of the anterior abdominal wall
Clinical anatomy of the inferior epigastric artery with special relevance to invasive procedures of the anterior abdominal wall Open
To avoid injury to IEA, trocars can be safely inserted 5.5 cm [mean + 1 standard deviation (SD)] away from the midline (or) slightly more than one-third of the distance between the midline and a sagittal plane running through ASIS. These f…
View article: Use of plastinated specimens in rural medical and nursing education: a novel solution
Use of plastinated specimens in rural medical and nursing education: a novel solution Open
Rural health care in India is predominantly served by primary and secondary hospitals. Secondary hospitals that have been running long term usually have a nursing school attached to them to provide a sustainable workforce of nurses. Thus, …