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Morphological and morphometric analysis of suprascapular notch in dry scapulae of Slovak origin
Alena Mazuráková1, Sandra Hurta Csizmár2, Lenka Lacková3
1Department of Anatomy, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine, Comenius University in Bratislava, Martin, Slovakia.
Background:
The suprascapular notch (SSN) varies anatomically and may affect nerve entrapment risk. This study examines SSN variations in scapulae of Slovak origin using Rengachary's and Polguj's classifications.
Materials And Methods:
We examined 111 dried scapulae, measured key SSN dimensions and classified SSN using Rengachary's and Polguj's systems, followed by statistical analysis.
Results:
According to Rengachary's classification, Type II (32.43%), Type III (29.73%), and Type IV (22.52%) represent the most common SSN shapes. Suprascapular foramen was present in 5.41% and a rare occurrence of double suprascapular foramen was also observed. According to Polguj's classification, Type III was most frequent (72%), followed by Type I (13%); Type IV accounted for 5%. Statistically significant differences in morphometric parameters were demonstrated among most common Rengachary's SSN types.
Conclusions:
Using Rengachary's and Polguj's classifications together allows for a detailed assessment of SSN variations in samples of Slovak origin. Certain SSN variations are associated with specific clinical relevance.
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