Morphometry of the acetabulum in dry adult human hip bones: An anatomical study with implications for hip arthroplasty and prosthesis design

Background

Acetabular morphometry is important for understanding hip biomechanics, anatomical variation, and population-specific requirements in hip arthroplasty and prosthesis design. This study evaluated acetabular dimensions, morphology, side-wise variation, and measurement reliability in dry adult human hip bones from Government Medical College, Jammu. Materials and Methods: An observational cross-sectional morphometric study was conducted on 120 dry adult hip bones, comprising 60 right and 60 left specimens. Maximum, vertical, and transverse acetabular diameters; acetabular depth; acetabular notch width and depth; and depth-to-diameter index were measured using calibrated instruments. Acetabular rim morphology, anterior acetabular ridge shape, notch shape, and visible anatomical variations were recorded. Side-wise comparisons and observer reliability were assessed statistically.