Friday 3 November 2017

image Q. 92 - Full plate

Q.   Which of these is not anatomical structure ?

a. Subchondral plate
b. Side plate
c. Endplate
d. Quadrilateral plate
e. Base plate














































































































































Answer -

b and e

Subchondral plate is found immediately beneath calcified cartilage. Thickness of this plate is noted in various disorders like osteoarthritis and osteoporosis.

End plate is part of vertebral body and makes its superior and inferior surface.

Quadrilateral plate is part of acetabular anatomy in pelvis.

Side plate or barrel plate is part of DHS ( dynamic hip screw) used for fracture fixation of stable intertrochanteric fractures.

Base plate as in tibia base plate is part of total knee replacement.

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