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MedPulse - International Medical Journal, ISSN 2348-2516 E-ISSN: 2348-1897
Volume 1, Issue 6, June 2014 pp 335-339
Research Article
Morphometric analysis of occipital condyles with occipitalization of atlas vertebrae
Ajay Rathva1, Dharati M Kubavat2, Shaileshkumar K Nagar3
{1Assistant Professor, 3Professor} Department of Anatomy, GMERS Medical College and Hospital, Gotri, Vadodara, Gujarat, INDIA.
2Associate Professor, Department of Anatomy, M.P.Shah Medical College, Jamnagar, Gujarat, INDIA.
Abstract
Objective: The human occipital condyle is the unique bony structure connecting the cranium and the vertebral column. This study aims to document the dimensions of occipital condyles and its variations which are of paramount importance to neurosurgeons, orthopaedic surgeons and radiologist when dealing with Transcondylar surgical approaches and condylectomies. Material and Method: In 150 dried human skulls the shapes of the occipital condyles were observed and the measurements like length, and breadth were measured. Results: The length and width of the occipital condyle were found to be 22.5 mm and 10.5 mm. The anterior and posterior intercondyler distances are 22.0 mm and 41.5 mm respectively. The shape of occipital condyles was classified into eight types as followings—type 1: oval-like condyle; type 2: kidney-like condyle; type 3: S-like condyle; type 4: eight-like condyle; type 5: triangle condyle; type 6: ring-like condyle; type 7: two-portioned condyle and type 8: deformed condyle. Conclusion: The documented parameters of the occipital condyles and its variations will serve as a guide line for surgeons in future.
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