Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: The femur is the longest, heaviest, and strongest bone in the human body. The knowledge of proximal femur geometry is essential in the understanding and treatment of hip pathologies. The present study was undertaken for assessing the age related variation on morphometric dimensions of Proximal Femur of males in Indian population. Materials & methods: A total of 40 male femur bones were obtained from department of human anatomy. All the bones were categorized into two groups; Less than 45 years of age and More than 45 years of age. Only those bone were included which were within the age range of 30 to 60 years. Complete demographic and clinical data of all the bones was collected from the data record files. Measurements were done and different morphometric parameters were assessed. All the parameters were compared on the basis of age group. All the results were recorded and analyzed by SPSS software. Results: The mean anteroposterior physeal angle was 74.12° while mean lateral physeal angle was 81.99°. Mean neck version was 9.46° while mean angle of inclination was 129.41°. Mean anteroposterior physeal angle in subjects of less than 45 years and more than 45 years of age was 74.1° and 74.14° respectively. Mean lateral physeal angle among subjects of less than 45 years and more than 45 years of age was 81.95° and 82.05° respectively. Mean neck version among subjects of less than 45 years and more than 45 years was 9.51° and 9.42° respectively. Non-significant results were obtained while comparing the morphometric dimension of male’s femur among different age group. Conclusion: The results of this study will be useful as a reference for physical and forensic anthropology as well as the design of medical devices suitable for Indian population.