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A Morphological and Morphometric Analysis of the Human Acetabulum and Its Clinical Significance | |
Dr. Sujit Kumar, Dr. Shambhunath Bairoliya | |
Background: The acetabulum is a critical anatomical structure of the human pelvis, serving as the socket of the hip joint where the head of the femur articulates. The study aimed to analyze the morphological and morphometric characteristics of the human acetabulum and evaluate its clinical significance in orthopedic and surgical applications. Materials and Methods: This descriptive observational study was conducted on 90 dry human pelvic bones (45 right and 45 left) in the Department of Anatomy. Morphological parameters such as acetabular shape, presence of an acetabular notch, depth, and orientation were assessed. Morphometric analysis included measurements of acetabular diameter (transverse and vertical), depth, rim thickness, acetabular angle, and inter-acetabular distance. Measurements were taken using a digital verniercaliper and an osteometric board. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 21.0, with a significance level of p<0.05. Results: The most common acetabular shape was circular (39.00%), followed by oval (36.00%) and irregular (25.00%). The acetabular notch was present in 89.00% of cases. Moderate acetabular depth was the most frequent (51.00%), with deep (30.00%) and shallow (19.00%) types also observed. Acetabular anteversion was predominant (84.00%), while retroversion was seen in 16.00% of cases. Morphometric analysis showed the mean transverse diameter was 52.3 ± 3.2 mm (right) and 51.9 ± 3.1 mm (left), while the vertical diameter was 50.8 ± 2.9 mm (right) and 50.5 ± 2.8 mm (left). The inter-acetabular distance was recorded as 165.3 ± 5.8 mm. No significant differences were found between the right and left acetabula. Conclusion: The study highlights significant variations in acetabular morphology and symmetry in morphometric parameters. These findings are crucial for prosthetic design, hip reconstruction, and surgical planning. The data provide valuable reference points for orthopedic surgeons and researchers involved in hip joint biomechanics and clinical interventions. |
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