A Study of Morphometric Analysis of Condyles of Adult Dry Femur of Humans in Gujarat Region

Abstract

Introduction: The knee joint is one of the major joint of our body and lower end of femur forms important component of it. Knee joint is also commonly operated for replacement surgeries. In such cases, measurements of lower end of femur has great importance in designing of implants. Prosthesis based on accurate morphometric data of components of knee; femur and tibia, plays a crucial role, which will ensure early mobility as well as fewer complications after arthroplasty. Aim: To obtain certain morphometric data of femoral condyles by direct method and to determine differences on right and left side. Materials and Methods: Seventy four adult dry femur bones of unknown sex were studied. Bicondylar width, maximum anteroposterior distance of medial and lateral condyle, maximum transverse distance of medial and lateral condyle and intercondylar notch width were measured with the help of vernier caliper and mean, standard deviation and p-value were calculated using unpaired t-test. Results: Average bicondylar width was 69.70±4.96 mm. Average anteroposterior distance of medial and lateral condyle was 53.17±4.56 mm and 54.87±4.13 mm respectively. Average transverse distance of medial and lateral condyle was 26.79±2.16 mm and 29.93±2.58 mm respectively. Average intercondylar notch width was found to be 19.57±2.96 mm. In the present study; except for the intercondylar notch width (p0.05). Conclusion: Present study provides important morphometrical data of femoral condyles by direct method. This will help in adding the knowledge of morphometric data of various parameters in designing of implants and selection of suitable prosthesis for better outcome of knee replacement surgeries.

Keywords

• femoral condyle
• knee joint
• knee prosthesis
• morphometry