Evaluation of Greater Sciatic Notch Parameters in Sex Determination of Hip Bone by Three-Dimensional CT Images
Journal Title: Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research - Year 2018, Vol 12, Issue 9
Abstract
ABSTRACT Introduction: Sex determination of an anonymous individual is one of the main objective when human skeletal remains are found, both in forensic investigation and archaeological studies. Aim: To evaluate the role of Greater Sciatic Notch (GSN) parameters in sex determination in the Iranian population by means of Three-Dimensional (3D) images reconstructed by multi-slice Computed Tomography (CT). Materials and Methods: In the present cross-sectional study, 237 cases (121 females and 116 males) who received Pelvic CT in radiology department of Rasoul-e-Akram Hospital were included. The GSN parameters including the width, depth and posterior segment were applied to measure the 3D-CT radiographs of participant's hip bone using digital instruments with an accuracy of 0.01º and 0.01 mm. SPSS version 21 was used to analyse the data using the independent sample t-test, chi-square test, Pearson’s correlation test and Roc curve. Results: Among the GSN parameters, depth had no difference among males and females, in both right and left sides (p=0.767 and p=0.561, respectively); thus, was not useful in sex determination. GSN parameters including Depth (p=0.008), Post segment (p=0.017), and Index 2 (p=0.015) were different in right and left sides and cannot be considered for sex determination without considering the sides. Moreover, Post angle (90.3%) and Post segment (89.5%) were found to have the most accuracy in sex determination. Conclusion: Most of the parameters of GSN except for depth were useful for sex determination. Application of 3D-CT micrographs in the present study helped us to easily quantify sexual dimorphism in the GSN, suggesting 3D-CT can be considered as one of the valuable tools in practical forensic osteology investigation due to the great accuracy to measure the sex differences.
Authors and Affiliations
Siamak Soltani, Maryam Ameri, Kamran Aghakhani, Soheila Ghorbani
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP523250
- DOI 10.7860/JCDR/2018/36428.11991
- Views 80
- Downloads 0
Gene Therapy Applications in Dentistry: A Review
Gene therapy involves transfer of new genetic material or manipulation of the existing material for the purpose of treating human disease. It involves transfer of genetic material – ex vivo and in vivo and may conceivabl...
Indian Perspectives on Graft Materials Used for Repair of Tympanic Membrane
Introduction: Repair of Tympanic Membrane (TM) is one of the most common surgeries performed by the otologists. Literature reveals that Indian surgeons have contributed substantially in the research on techniques and gra...
In silico Prediction of Anti-plasmodial Activity of Spices: Targeting Malarial Proteases
ABSTRACT Introduction: Malaria, a tropical disease, caused by Plasmodium is curable; still, the burden of malaria infection exists in third world countries. India, particularly among the South-East Asian region, has the...
Probiotics in the Prevention of Antibiotic Associated Diarrhoea in a Tertiary Teaching Hospital in Pokhara: A Prospective Study
Introduction: Diarrhoea is an undesirable side effect when treating common infections in children with antibiotics. Though studies have shown the effectiveness of probiotics in preventing antibiotic associated diarrhoea,...
Anaesthetic Considerations in Patients of Takayasu Arteritis and Blunting of Stress Response to Intubation by Dexmedetomidine Infusion “A Report of two Cases”
Takayasu arteritis is an entity resulting in pan-endarteritis. It involves the principal arteries resulting in ischaemia and persistent hypertension. Hypertension affects the anaesthetic management where the principal go...