Evaluation of acetabulum and proximal femur morphometry with computed tomography imaging method

Articulatio coxae is a very strong spheroid joint located between the facies lunata of the acetabulum and the caput femoris. This joint is surrounded by strong muscles and a fibrous structure. The articulatio coxae has an important role in the static and dynamic physiology of the musculoskeletal system and is responsible for load bearing and mobilization. Anatomical and radiologic evaluation of the region is extremely important in planning surgical operations. The aim of this study is to evaluate the morphometry of the proximal femur and acetabulum structures in healthy individuals. In this study, abdominal and pelvic computed tomography (CT) images of individuals aged 18-50 years who were admitted to Adana Yüreğir State Hospital in 2022 for various reasons were retrospectively analyzed. The morphometric measurements of the acetabulum and caput femoris obtained from our population are intended to guide orthopedic surgical procedures involving the articulatio coxae. We think that the results of these evaluations will be useful in preventing complications that may occur in surgical procedures involving the os femoris and acetabulum, such as hip arthroplasty, hip dysplasia, hip fractures and that the data obtained will benefit studies originating from our country. Keywords: Acetabulum, Articulatio coxae, Computed Tomography, Morphometry, Proximal Femur