Juan A. Sanchis-Gimeno , Ilker Ercan , Susanna Llido , Özlem Toluk , Nilgün T. Çini , Senem T. Ozdemir , Shahed Nalla
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We aimed to detect the prevalence of AF in sub-Saharan African subjects.</p></div><div><h3>Materials and methods</h3><p>We analyzed the prevalence of AF in 120 atlas vertebrae from the Raymond A Dart Collection of the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>Twelve (13.3 %) atlases of the 90 that were from sub-Saharan African ancestry subjects presented at least one AF: the presence of AF frequency was 6.7 % in the Sotho sample, 23.3 % in the Xhosa sample and 10.0 % in the Zulu sample. However, no significant difference was found in their distribution regarding the presence of AF ratios (p = 0.221). The AF frequency was 3.3 % in the South African Caucasian subjects. No significant differences were found in their distribution regarding the presence of AF ratios between the Caucasian and the Sotho (p = 1.000), Zulu (p = 0.612) and Xhosa (p = 0.052) samples.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><p>Our research shows a tendency for a higher AF presence in Xhosa subjects. 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Arcuate foramen prevalence in South African subjects: A cadaveric study based on 120 atlas vertebrae
Background
This study was a prospective cadaver-derived skeletal study looking at the skeletal remains of a modern human population. The complete arcuate foramen (AF) is an anatomical variant of the atlas vertebra with a complete osseous bridge over the groove for the vertebral artery (VA). Awareness of the anatomic variations of the atlas related to the course of the VA, such as the AF, is important because the course and variations of VAs are critical to spine surgeons. We aimed to detect the prevalence of AF in sub-Saharan African subjects.
Materials and methods
We analyzed the prevalence of AF in 120 atlas vertebrae from the Raymond A Dart Collection of the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.
Results
Twelve (13.3 %) atlases of the 90 that were from sub-Saharan African ancestry subjects presented at least one AF: the presence of AF frequency was 6.7 % in the Sotho sample, 23.3 % in the Xhosa sample and 10.0 % in the Zulu sample. However, no significant difference was found in their distribution regarding the presence of AF ratios (p = 0.221). The AF frequency was 3.3 % in the South African Caucasian subjects. No significant differences were found in their distribution regarding the presence of AF ratios between the Caucasian and the Sotho (p = 1.000), Zulu (p = 0.612) and Xhosa (p = 0.052) samples.
Conclusions
Our research shows a tendency for a higher AF presence in Xhosa subjects. It has increased the knowledge of the AF prevalence in sub-Saharan Africa, drastically increasing the population.
期刊介绍:
Translational Research in Anatomy is an international peer-reviewed and open access journal that publishes high-quality original papers. Focusing on translational research, the journal aims to disseminate the knowledge that is gained in the basic science of anatomy and to apply it to the diagnosis and treatment of human pathology in order to improve individual patient well-being. Topics published in Translational Research in Anatomy include anatomy in all of its aspects, especially those that have application to other scientific disciplines including the health sciences: • gross anatomy • neuroanatomy • histology • immunohistochemistry • comparative anatomy • embryology • molecular biology • microscopic anatomy • forensics • imaging/radiology • medical education Priority will be given to studies that clearly articulate their relevance to the broader aspects of anatomy and how they can impact patient care.Strengthening the ties between morphological research and medicine will foster collaboration between anatomists and physicians. Therefore, Translational Research in Anatomy will serve as a platform for communication and understanding between the disciplines of anatomy and medicine and will aid in the dissemination of anatomical research. The journal accepts the following article types: 1. Review articles 2. Original research papers 3. New state-of-the-art methods of research in the field of anatomy including imaging, dissection methods, medical devices and quantitation 4. Education papers (teaching technologies/methods in medical education in anatomy) 5. Commentaries 6. Letters to the Editor 7. Selected conference papers 8. Case Reports