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Hammer, N; Steinke, H; Slowik, V; Josten, C; Stadler, J; Böhme, J; Spanel-Borowski, K.
The sacrotuberous and the sacrospinous ligament--a virtual reconstruction.
Ann Anat. 2009; 191(4):417-425 Doi: 10.1016/j.aanat.2009.03.001
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Leading authors Med Uni Graz: Hammer Niels
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Abstract:: Little is known about the morphometric properties of the sacrotuberous ligament (ST) and the sacrospinous ligament (SS). The influence of ligaments on pelvic stability and the extent of reconstruction in case of instability are controversially discussed. The ST and the SS of 55 human subjects fixed in alcohol solution and of four fresh cadavers were measured. Both ligaments were defined as geometric figures. The ST was a contorted bifrustum, while the SS was a contorted frustum, both with elliptic planes. In all cases investigated, the ST and the SS fibres were twisted. For men, the ST and the SS had a mean length of 64 and 38 mm. For women, lengths of 70 and 46 mm were measured in the ST and the SS. The ST length, height and cross-sectional area showed gender-specific differences at statistically significant level. The ST and the SS volumes correlated closely, regardless of gender or side. Measurements of fresh ligaments of four unfixed cadavers showed similar results. The data obtained were then used to generate computer-based three-dimensional models of both ligaments, using the Catia software. Conclusively, the virtually generated ST and SS are suitable models to be included in pelvic fracture simulation, using the finite element method.
Find related publications in this database (using NLM MeSH Indexing): Aged -; Aged, 80 and over -; Cadaver -; Female -; Fractures, Bone - pathology; Humans -; Image Processing, Computer-Assisted -; Ligaments, Articular - anatomy & histology; Male -; Middle Aged -; Models, Anatomic -; Pelvic Bones - anatomy & histology; Sex Characteristics -; Software -; Spine - anatomy & histology; User-Computer Interface -
Find related publications in this database (Keywords): 3D model; Catia (R) software; Sacrotuberous ligament; Sacrospinous ligament; Pelvic fracture; Thin slice plastination