Volume 20 No 13 (2022)
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Morphometric study of depth of acetabulum
Mahato PK, Tiwari RK, Singh PK
Abstract
Introduction: The acetabulum is also home to the acetabular fossa, an attachment site for the
ligamentum teres, a triangular, somewhat flattened band implanted by its apex into the antero-superior
part of the fovea capitis femoris. The notch is converted into a foramen by the transverse acetabular
ligament; through the foramen nutrient vessels and nerves enter the joint.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: This is a prospective, descriptive, cross sectional and observational study
conducted at Department of Anatomy and Radiology, Government Medical College, Ajamgrah and
Department of Anatomy and Radiology, Index Medical College, Indore from January 2020 December
2022. Study group divided into 3 groups: Group A: 18-35 years, Group B: 36-55 years and Group C: 56-
75 years
Result
It is defined as the angle between the line connecting the lateral edge of the acetabular roof touching the
lower iliac tip of acetabular surface and a line parallel to the pelvic tear drop. The angle between the
centre line of both femoral heads and the line from centre towards the anterior margin of acetabulum.
The angle between the centre line of both femoral heads and the line from centre towards the posterior
margin of acetabulum.
CONCLUSION: The depth studied on acetabulum in the present study showed statistically significant
differences between males and females. Studies based on depth of acetabulum are relatively few in the
literature, hence the findings of the present study can provide a guideline for further studies on
acetabulum. Considering that total hip replacement is a common surgery performed now a day,
awareness of the dimensions of the acetabulum is of immense importance to the orthopaedic surgeons.
Keywords
Morphometric, Depth of acetabulum, acetabular margin
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