A Comparative Study on Neck Shaft Angle and Length Femur in South Gujarat

Abstract

The femur is the largest and strongest bone in the body and the structure of its proximal portion allows the leg to move in three dimensions relative to the torso, thus serving as a linchpin of human mobility. Moreover, age related and pediatric disorders at this skeletal site are common and confer strong risk factors for current and future disability. The femur forms the skeleton of the thigh, carries body weight, supports the movements of leg and provides attachment to the muscles. Morphology of bones is very much affected by race, sex, environmental factors and life style. Materials and Methods: For this study total 285 Femurs of various bodies in central Gujarat were collected randomly and unknown age & sex. 285 Femurs were studied in department of Anatomy, Sri B.K.Shah Medical institute & Research Centre. The following measurements were measured Neck shaft angle, Femoral Length and Neck Length of femur. Results and Conlusion: Total mean length of femur was 435.8 ± 27.32 (Mean ± SD) mm. Right side mean length of femur was 436.2 ± 27.91 (Mean ± SD) mm. Left side mean length of femur was 433.8 ± 26.14 (Mean ± SD) mm. Maximum length of femur was 446 mm and minimum length was 423 mm.

Femur morphometry and correlation between proximal and distal parts

“…As the results of the study of Vaishnani et al 22 in India the femur length was found as 435.8 ± 27.32 mm. Verma et.…”

“…In the study of Mahaisavariya et al21 in Thailand, they found the neck-shaft angle 128.04 o . Vaishnani et al22 studied investigated the neck-shaft angle in India and they found the neck-shaft angle 137.2 ± 5.1 o . İyem et al23 found the neck-shaft angle as 130.4 ± 5.1 o in Turkey.…”