Radiomorphometric assessment of the pterygoid hamulus as a factor promoting the pterygoid hamulus bursitis

The pterygoid hamulus (PH) is a small protrusion on the base of the pterygoid process of the sphenoid bone. PH is a site of insertion of many muscles and ligaments. Its topography can determine predilection for developing the pterygoid hamulus bursitis (PHB). The study was conducted based on the mor...

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Published inFolia morphologica Vol. 79; no. 1; pp. 134 - 140
Main Authors Komarnitki, I, Skadorwa, T, Chloupek, A
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Poland Wydawnictwo Via Medica 01.01.2020
Subjects
Bursitis
Computed tomography
Morphometry
Muscles
Statistical analysis
pterygoid hamulus
pterygoid hamulus bursitis
cone beam computed tomography
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Summary:The pterygoid hamulus (PH) is a small protrusion on the base of the pterygoid process of the sphenoid bone. PH is a site of insertion of many muscles and ligaments. Its topography can determine predilection for developing the pterygoid hamulus bursitis (PHB). The study was conducted based on the morphometric analysis of 100 PHs on cone beam computed tomography scans. Based on statistical analysis, we found numerous significant correlations between the morphometric parameters. Considering our results, it can be concluded that the main pathogenic factor in PHB is an extensive medial deviation of the pterygoid hamulus in the frontal plane.
ISSN:0015-5659
1644-3284
DOI:10.5603/FM.a2019.0049