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Volume 14 Issue 3 (March) 2025

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To determine morphometric analysis of neck diameter, neck length, neck thickness, neck shaft angle, intertrochanteric line length, and maximum length of thefemur in individuals from Central India
Dr. Asha Changil, Dr. Anjali Patil, Dr. Rajendra Singh

Background: Morphometric analysis of the proximal femur is crucial for understanding its anatomy and biomechanical characteristics, which are essential for designing implants, prostheses, forensic investigations, and orthopedic surgery. Aim: To determine morphometric analysis of neck diameter, neck length, neck thickness, neck shaft angle, intertrochanteric line length, and maximum length of the femur in individuals from Central India. Materials & methods: We studied the morphometric features of the proximal femur in people from Central India, particularly in the Indore region. For reasons unrelated to femoral or hip disease, participants (ranging in age from 20 to 80) sought treatment at prominent Indore clinics or hospitals. For geographical variants to be considered, persons had to have spent a minimum of two generations in Central India. We measured the size and shape of the bones using radiographs and dry-bone measurements. Orthopedists checked each participant for mobility issues and abnormal gait patterns that could change the shape of the femur. Results: The study analyzed femur measurements, including neck diameter, length, thickness, shaft angle, intertrochanteric line length, and maximum femur length. The mean values were 0.56 ± 4.44, 37.17 ± 5.05, 28.72 ± 2.82, 120.19 ± 6.29, 42.13 ± 4.11, and 43.22 ± 3.02. No significant difference was observed between age and gender in these measurements. Conclusion: The study on femur morphometry in Central India highlights regional anatomical variances, emphasizing the need for population-specific data for clinical and orthopedic applications, suggesting better adaptation of surgical procedures and forensic studies.

 
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