Study on the incidence of ossified pterygospinous ligament with its clinical importance in associated neuralgias
Journal Title: Indian Journal of Clinical Anatomy and Physiology - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 3
Abstract
Introduction: Close relation of ossified pterygospinous ligament to the foramen ovale can entrap the mandibular nerve and its branches and cause mandibular neuralgia. The present study aims to find the incidence of the ossified pterygospinous ligament. Materials and Method: A total of 50 skulls were collected from the department of anatomy and 100 sides of 50 skulls were observed to find out the incidence of the pterygospinous bridges. Results: Ossified pterygospinous ligament was observed in 14 sides of the skulls (14%). Ossification of the pterygospinous ligament was complete on 5 sides (5%). In 9 sides (9%), the pterygospinous bridge was incomplete. Conclusion: Knowledge of the ossification of pterygospinous ligaments can improve understanding of complex clinical neuralgias associated with this region which will be helpful for anesthesiologists and surgeons while dealing with this region.
Authors and Affiliations
K Ephraim Vikram Rao, BH Shiny Vinila
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP294759
- DOI 10.18231/2394-2126.2017.0097
- Views 58
- Downloads 0
Ossified Pterygospinous Ligament-An anomaly in the infratemporal region of human Skulls and its applied importance
Pterygospinous ligament stretches from pterygospinous process of lateral pterygoid plate to the spinous process of sphenoid bone. Ocassionally this ligament ossifies in elderly. We carried out a study in subharti medical...
Incidence of palamris longus muscle and tendon variations: a cadaveric study
Introduction: Palmaris longus muscle is one of the most variable muscles of the human body. Complete agenesis, variation in the location and form of the fleshy portion, aberrancy in attachment, duplication or triplicatio...
Variation in origin of left testicular artery- Case Report
An unusual case of variation in origin of Left Testicular artery from left renal artery and normal course below downwards. Accurate information regarding these variation is important during vascular and re-constuctive su...
Cadaveric dissection- An integral part of first year MBBS anatomy teaching (students’ perspective)
Introduction Cadaveric dissection has been the integral part of the first year anatomy teaching since long back With advancing technologies in the medical field many teaching aids have been provided to replace the dissec...
Effect of body mass index on pulmonary function tests among diabetic patients in Manipur
Introduction Diabetes mellitus DM is an important public health problem where patients do not present with any pulmonary complaints because of large vascular and ventilatory reserve As obesity is regarded as one of the r...