Study of fusion of ischial tuberosity in Gujarati population by using digital x-ray method.

Forensic Medicine experts have to evaluate age in different medico legal situations, especially when the identity is not known, when the liability and punishment are related to the maturity. The study of epiphysial union of bones is considered a reasonable scientific and accepted method for estimation of age by the courts of law all over the world. The present study was carried out on 150 persons of age group between 17-21 years by using digital X-ray method in the Department of Forensic medicine and Toxicology at Govt. Medical College & New Civil Hospital, Surat.The present study possibly may generate the data giving shorter age intervals of fusion of centers of Ischial tuberosity (as compared to the standard text books or on the other end, may even positively reconfirm the evidential value of current data by using modern technique of digital X-ray). Anyhow, it will contribute to the better procurement and application of justice.

A study of the nutrient foramina of the humeral diaphysis.

Non-union of the humeral shaft remains a difficult clinical problem and it may appear after any method of treatment; closed or open reduction. For this reason the precise location of nutrient foramen of humerus and relevant anatomy should be known. The anatomy of the nutrient foramina of humeral diaphysis has been studied in 200 human humeri. Measurements were taken with the help of osteometric board and observations were noted. In present study 77% foramina were found medially; on ulnar border & anteromedial surface (zone A & B). The mean position of nutrient foramen lies distal to the mid-point of humerus (mean 1.5 cm distal, vertical zone III). Of 200 humeri, 63% had a single nutrient foramen which implies that the major blood supply to humeral shaft will enter at one particular point. Knowledge of the anatomy of nutrient foramina is significantly important for orthopaedic surgeons doing open reduction of fracture mid shaft humerus, in order to avoid injuring nutrient artery & thereby lessens the chances of delayed or non-union of fracture shaft humerus.