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Diaphyseal fractures of tibia cases are common in o rthopaedics and traumatology department. While planning a bone graft for a patient with trauma or tumour resection, the vascularity of the left over bone in the donor site is important as it influences the choice of graft t o be used. Methodology: The study was conducted on 50 adult dried tibiae. Diaphyseal nutrient foramina were identifie d by their elevated margins and by the presence of a distinct groove proximal to them. Foramen index was calculated. Results: All the foramina were present on the posterior sur face. Most of the (80%) nutrient foramina were present lateral to vertical line (17 on the right and 23 on the le ft side). Eight nutrient foramina were present on the vertical line. Only tw o nutrient foramina were present medial to vertical line. The mean foramen index between right and left tibiae was 32. 99 ± 1.87 and 34.36 ± 6.24 respectively. Majority ( 82%) of nutrient foramina were found on upper zone, 18% were observe d on middle zone and none were found on the lower z one. Conclusion: Scarcity of nutrient foramina in the middle and lo wer 1/3 of the shaft indicates poor blood supply to this region of bone which may account for delayed union or on union of the fractures at the lower part of the bone.

Morphologic study of nutrient foramina in dried tibia and its clinical implications