Open AccessTopographic-Anatomical Validation of a New Method for Minimally-Invasive Extra-Cortical Osteosynthesis Using Plastinated Transverse Shoulder Cuts
Author(s) -
A. Yu. Kochish,
Д. А. Старчик,
Б. А. Майоров,
И. Г. Беленький
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
žurnal anatomii i gistopatologii
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2225-7357
DOI - 10.18499/2225-7357-2020-9-1-49-55
Subject(s) - osteosynthesis , transverse plane , humerus , fixation (population genetics) , anatomy , shoulder joint , biomedical engineering , materials science , orthodontics , medicine , environmental health , population
The aim of the study was to assess capability and benefits of this method, its technical feasibility and safety regarding a damage of the most essential anatomical structures. Material and methods. The study involved 15 natural humeral bones; their parameters - the length and shape of the plates – were measured for osteosynthesis. Bone osteosynthesis was further performed on 14 intact upper limbs taken from 7 non-fixed corpses of people died at the age of 63–77 using the discussed method; after that, the operated limbs were studied using preparating technique. Furthermore, after plate application on two shoulder sections, 12 transverse cuts with their epoxy plastination were made at three levels according to the original technology; this was followed by the preparation of histotopographic sections. Results. The results obtained have demonstrated that for the new method of bone osteosynthesis it is advisable to use metal plates 220–260 mm long with spiral twisting clockwise for the right humerus and counterclockwise for the left. Average distances from the fixed plate to the humerus, tendon of the long head of the biceps of the shoulder muscle, large blood vessels and peripheral nerves were determined using precision preparation and measurements; the measurements were also performed on transparent plate-shaped shoulder cuts. All the above validates safety of the discussed method regarding a damage of the most essential anatomical structures and allow to successfully use it in the clinical practice. Conclusion. The discussed technique of plastinated transverse shoulder cuts with further experimental fixation of metal implants for osteosynthesis ensures safety of the initial topographic and anatomical relationships of these structures with anatomical structures. In addition, high transparency of the tissues created by epoxy plastination allows determining distances between implants and important anatomical structures with high precision, the fact being of great significance in applied anatomical studies.