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Volume 14 Issue 5 (May) 2025

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Morphometric analysis of the proximal end of a desiccated human femur and its clinical implications
Dr. Anjana Baitalik, Dr. Amitabha Das

Background: The longest and strongest bone in the human body, the femur, is essential for weight transfer and bipedal movement. Its size and form vary widely according on the environment, gender, and ethnicity. Aim: In order to comprehend the clinical consequences in orthopedic treatment, the study intends to investigate the morphometric characteristics of dehydrated human femora, including the head, neck, and trochanters. The information will be used to forecast fracture risk, implant fit, and surgical results, as well as to help design and choose orthopedic implants, especially for hip joint replacement procedures. Materials & methods: A total of 50 dry human femora were included in the study. Only complete, undamaged adult femora with clearly identifiable anatomical landmarks were selected. Bones with signs of deformity, pathology, or damage at the proximal end were excluded from the analysis. Femur measures such as neck diameter, length, thickness, shaft angle, intertrochanteric line length, maximum femur length, vertical head diameter, foveal diameter, fovea transverse diameter, and foveal longitudinal diameter were examined in the study. Measurements were taken using the following tools: Digital Vernier Caliper (accuracy: 0.01 mm), Measuring tape, Osteometric board, and Goniometer. Results: Femur measures such as neck diameter, length, thickness, shaft angle, intertrochanteric line length, and maximum femur length were examined in the study. 29.47 ± 3.43, 38.06 ± 4.04, 29.61 ± 1.93, 121.28 ± 5.38, 43.14 ± 3.22, and 44.11 ± 2.91 were the mean values. In these parameters, there was no discernible variation between gender and age. Measurements of the femur, such as the vertical head diameter, foveal diameter, fovea transverse diameter, and foveal longitudinal diameter, were also examined in the study. The mean foveal depth was 2.87 ± 1.24 mm, and the vertical head diameter was 41.51 ± 4.27 mm. The longitudinal and transverse dimensions of the fovea were 17.16 ± 5.37 mm and 13.58 ± 1.97 mm, respectively. There were no discernible gender or age disparities. Conclusion: In order to guide implant design and selection, this study examined morphometric characteristics in dehydrated human femora and demonstrated their importance in orthopedic health and surgical procedures.

 
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