scholarly journals Sexual Variations of Femoral Neck-Shaft Angle in the Population of Odisha

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (19) ◽  
pp. 1387-1390
Author(s):  
Rajeev Kumar Kanchan ◽  
Sonali Subhadarsini ◽  
Dharma Niranjan Mishra ◽  
Chinmayi Mohapatra
Keyword(s):  
Femoral Neck ◽  
Ventral Surface ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Legal Cases ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Neck Shaft Angle ◽  
Femur Neck ◽  
Shaft Angle ◽  
The Right

BACKGROUND The peculiar waddling gait of a female attracts most of the anatomists to measure and compare the neck-shaft angle (NSA) of the femora. The femoral neck shaft angle is greater in women due to greater pelvic breadth and shorter femur. Neck-shaft angle was measured by the angle that the neck makes with the shaft of the femur and it is measured on the ventral surface of femur taking the long axis of femoral neck with the long axis of the proximal end of the femur. It gives information about the race it belongs to and normally measures 120° to 140°. The intention of this study was to establish the femoral neck shaft angle variations in adult male and female for medico-legal and anthropometric studies. METHODS This cross-sectional study was conducted on 84 adult human femora of unknown sex in the anatomy department, Sriram Chandra Bhanja (SCB) Medical College, Cuttack, Odisha, from May 2018 to April 2019. We included all the femora which were free of damage or deformity and fully ossified indicating adult bone. Femora with any pathological changes i.e., cortical bone deterioration, extreme osteophyte activity, osteoarthritis and fracture etc. were excluded from the study. The NSA was measured by protractor and goniometer. RESULTS In the present study the NSA range for the right femur of male was 108° - 135° and for the right femur of females 117° - 135°. The left male femur was 118° - 135° and the left female femur was 120° - 135°. The mean neck shaft angle of male femora was 125.9° and the female femora was 125.7°. These measurements show that the values were more in males than the females. The value of the present study was statistically significant between male and female i.e., P < 0.0001. CONCLUSIONS These measurements are important in the medico-legal cases, reconstructive orthopaedic surgeries, hip replacement surgeries and also while constructing suitable prosthesis. This will also be helpful in the detection of sex by anatomists and forensic experts. KEY WORDS Neck Shaft Angle, Medico-Legal, Anthropometry and Goniometer

Cervico-diaphyseal angle of Femur in Southern Punjab: Radiographic Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (8) ◽  
pp. 1979-1982
Author(s):  
M. S Abdullah ◽  
Maimoona Khan ◽  
Humaira Ali ◽  
Abdullah Qamar ◽  
Kishwar Nahid ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
Adult Males ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Female Population ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Neck Shaft Angle ◽  
Shaft Angle ◽  
Genetic And Environmental Factors ◽  
The Right

Background: The cervicodiaphyseal angle of femur varies in different population groups due to genetic and environmental factors and has its clinical implications. Aim: To find the cervicodiaphyseal angle in male and female population of Southern Punjab. Study design: Cross sectional study. Methodology: Two hundred and twelve randomly selected pelvic radiographs of adult males (116) and females (96) of the age 24 to 62 years were included in the study. Cervicodiaphyseal angle was measured on each side and statistical comparisons made. Data analyzed by SPSS 22.0v. Results: The mean value of cervico-diaphyseal angle was found to be130.3+4.9 in the male and127.8+3.5 in the female. The angle was larger in the male and significantly larger on the right side in both male and female subjects. Comparison between the two sides of the male (p <0.0158) and female (p < 0.0424) subjects was found to be significantly larger on the right side. Statistical difference between overall male and female was very highly significant (p < 0.0001). Conclusion: This study provided baseline data on cervicodiaphyseal angle in adult male and female population of Southern Punjab. Keywords: Cervicodiaphyseal angle, collodiaphyseal angle, neck-shaft angle of femur, total hip arthroplasty

The Association Between Femoral Neck-Shaft Angle and Aging and Its Influence on the Performance of Functional Activity: A Cross-Sectional Investigation

2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 250-254
Author(s):  
Ibrahim M. Altubasi
Keyword(s):  
Femoral Neck ◽  
Regression Models ◽  
Walking Speed ◽  
Functional Performance ◽  
Hierarchical Regression ◽  
Performance Tests ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Neck Shaft Angle ◽  
Functional Activities ◽  
Shaft Angle

The purposes of this study were first to examine the association between aging and both the magnitude and asymmetry in the femoral neck-shaft angle (NSA). The second purpose was to determine the effects of both the magnitude and NSA asymmetry on the performance of functional activities in healthy individuals. Fifty-one subjects participated in this study. The femoral NSA was measured on computed tomography scout images. The participants performed four performance tests. Four hierarchical regression models were constructed to explore the effect of each predictor on the outcomes. Aging was associated with NSA asymmetry, but not with the degree of NSA. Age contributed significantly to the variability of all functional performance tests except the 10-m walking speed. The degree of the NSA did not contribute to the prediction of the functional performance tests. However, asymmetry in the NSA added significantly to the prediction of all functional performance tests except the 10-m walking speed.

scholarly journals Anatomical Variations of Frontal Sinuses Among The Male and Female Genders Living in Karachi

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-48
Author(s):  
Quratulain Javaid ◽  
Ambreen Usmani ◽  
Aisha Qamar
Keyword(s):  
Demographic Data ◽  
Anatomical Variations ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Radiology Department ◽  
Research Subjects ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Frontal Sinuses ◽  
The Right ◽  
Study Participants

Objective: To determine morphology and variation in dimensions of frontal air sinuses in male and female genders living in Karachi. Study Design and Setting: It was a cross sectional study and was conducted at Radiology Department, JPMC. Methodology: The total number of study participants were 216. The research subjects were divided into two equal groups of males and females each having 108 members. The mean age of the participants was calculated to be 35.14 ± 8.68 years. The study subjects were recruited from Radiology Department, JPMC, Karachi. After taking written informed consent, Water’s (occipito-mental) view radiography was done to measure the parameters of height, width and area of the frontal air sinuses. The included variables were the demographic data and the physical examination to exclude facial anomalies. All the measurements were recorded and the measurements were saved by the help of Radiant DICOM digital software. Results: The parameters of height, width and the area of frontal sinuses showed highly significant variability on both the right and the left sides. All the dimensions were highly significantly greater in the males as compared to the female study participants (p=0.000). The Independent-Samples T Test was applied to compare the two gender groups. Conclusion: The parameters of height, width and area of frontal sinuses were greater in the males as compared to the females on both the left and the right sides

Geometry of the proximal femur in relation to age and sex: a cross-sectional study in healthy adult danes

2005 ◽  
Vol 46 (5) ◽  
pp. 514-518 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. Nissen ◽  
E. M. Hauge ◽  
B. Abrahamsen ◽  
J. E. B. Jensen ◽  
L. Mosekilde ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Height ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Population Characteristics ◽  
Danish Population ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Neck Shaft Angle ◽  
Menopausal Women ◽  
Shaft Angle ◽  
Axis Length ◽  
Post Menopausal

Purpose: To describe the natural variation in hip geometry in relation to Danish population characteristics, and to establish normal reference values. Material and Methods: We included 249 healthy individuals (94 M and 155 F, aged 19–79 years) and measured hip-axis-length (HAL), neck-width (NW), neck-shaft-angle (NSA), and femoral head-radius (HR) on dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) screen images. Results: HAL, NW, HR, and NSA were higher in men than in women (10.9±0.7 vs. 9.5±0.6 cm ( P<0.001), 3.8±0.3 vs. 3.3±0.3 cm ( P<0.01), 2.5±0.3 vs. 2.3±0.2 cm ( P<0.001), and 131±5 vs. 129±5° ( P<0.01). NSA was higher in post-menopausal than in pre-menopausal women (130±4 vs. 128±5° ( P<0.001)). In multiple regression analysis, HAL, NW, and HR were positively related to body height in both sexes ( R  =  0.20 to 0.63, P<0.05 to P<0.001). In females, NSA was positively related to body height ( R  =  0.20, P<0.05) and negatively to body weight ( R  =  −0.30, P<0.01). NW increased with age in men ( R  =  0.34, P<0.01) but not in women. Conclusion: Hip dimensions differ between genders in the Danish population. HAL, NW, and HR depend on body height. Finally, NW increases with age in men but not in women.

scholarly journals Morphometric Study of Proximal end of Femur of Nepalese People

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-14
Author(s):  
Rajeev Mukhia ◽  
Phanindra Prasad Poudel ◽  
Chacchu Bhattarai ◽  
Sidharth Timsina
Keyword(s):  
Femoral Neck ◽  
Proximal Femur ◽  
The Body ◽  
Morphometric Study ◽  
Neck Length ◽  
Left Femur ◽  
Head Diameter ◽  
Neck Shaft Angle ◽  
Femur Neck ◽  
Shaft Angle

Introduction: The femur is the largest and strongest bone of the body that forms the skeleton of the thigh. The morphometry of proximal end of femur are variable between different individuals with different Nationality. The aims and objective of the study is to find out the morphometric measurements- Femur Length, Femur head diameter, Femur neck shaft angle, and Femur neck length, breadth and thickness. Methods: A total of 75 femurs of both sex were collected from the Department of Anatomy, MCOMS, Pokhara. The parameters on proximal femur were measured manually with the help of measuring scale, thread, protector and vernier calliper. The collected data were analyzed with Microsoft Excel 2007 software and represented graphically. Results: In the present study, the average femoral length for entire femur was 42±2.81 cm, femoral head diameter was13.05±0.9 cm, femoral neck length was 4.12±0.32 cm, femoral neck breadth was 2.94±0.30 cm, and femoral neck thickness was 2.36±0.42 cm. The femur neck shaft angle of left femur was significantly higher than that of right femur (P-value 0.03). There was no difference between other dimensions of proximal end of right and left femur. Conclusion: The results of the present study show that the dimensions of proximal femur in Nepalese Population are different as compared to other countries population. The knowledge of different dimensions of proximal femur will be important in anthropological and medico-legal practice for sex determination and as well as to radiologists and orthopaedic surgeons for diagnosis and planning of treatment.

scholarly journals Assessment of Femoral Neck-shaft Angle on Plain X-rays and its Clinical Implications

2021 ◽  
pp. 841-844
Author(s):  
N. Adhishwar Kumaran ◽  
B. Jagadeesh ◽  
Ashok Kumar ◽  
K. P. Niveditha
Keyword(s):  
Femoral Neck ◽  
Neuromuscular Disorders ◽  
Local Population ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
X Rays ◽  
College Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Neck Shaft Angle ◽  
Shaft Angle ◽  
The Mean

Background: Femoral neck-shaft angle is an important parameter for evaluating the biomechanics of the hip joint. It plays a pivotal role in surgeries for developmental dysplasia of the hip, neuromuscular disorders of the lower limb, proximal femoral fractures, Total Hip Arthroplasty, Perthes disease etc., It is also considered to hold an extensive bearing while designing orthopaedic implants. Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the femoral neck-shaft angle of proximal femur on plain radiographs of our local population Study Design: Retrospective study Methods: This cross-sectional study was done at Saveetha medical college hospital, a tertiary care institute in Chennai. 50 pelvic X-rays of patients aged between 30 to 70 who presented to the outpatient or emergency care department were used in the study.  Using a goniometer the femoral neck shaft angle was measured in the plain X - ray. Results: The mean age of the population in our study was 47.12. And the mean femoral neck shaft was 132.6 in males and 124.9 in females.

scholarly journals A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF NECK SHAFT ANGLE OF FEMUR IN CENTRAL INDIAN POPULATION

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Vivek Kumar ◽  
Vivekanand Murlidhar Gajbhiye
Keyword(s):  
Femoral Neck ◽  
Indian Population ◽  
Femoral Shaft ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
Developmental Dysplasia ◽  
Neck Shaft Angle ◽  
Geographical Variations ◽  
Shaft Angle ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Right

Background: In the fields of forensics, anthropology, orthopaedics, and human kinematics, the thigh bone femur is widely studied. The clinical significance of the femoral neck shaft angle lies in the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of femoral neck fractures, trochanteric fractures, slipped upper femoral epiphysis, and hip developmental dysplasia. Objective: The present study was conducted to compare the NSA disparity between femurs on both sides and to compare the NSA with the Western and Indian population sizes of different regions. This research therefore leads to Indian data on these parameters. Materials and Methods: A total of 150 (75 right and 75 left) dry femur were used for measuring the neck shaft angle. Unpaired t-test was used to compare right and left femora. Results: The mean value of neck shaft angle was 126.04±5.05°. It ranges between 1130 to 1360. The mean value of right side was 125.92±4.9° and left side was measured 127.43±5.2°. There was no significant correlation between right and left neck shaft angle. Conclusion: The mean left femoral neck shaft angle was higher than the right femoral shaft in the present analysis, but the values were not statistically important. The angle of the neck shaft was lower than most studies in the Western population, but it was similar to most other studies in India. In the Indian population, geographical variations in the angle of the neck shaft also occur. In the field of orthopaedic surgery and anthropometry, this research will be of benefit.

Perceived social support and burden of care of male and female caregivers of patient with schizophrenia

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 10
Author(s):  
Narendra Kumar Singh ◽  
Nishant Goyal
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Perceived Social Support ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Burden Of Care ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Difference

Background: Schizophrenia is associated with a high familial, social and economic burden. Schizophrenia is also associated with a high level of disability which may create impediments on the social and economic areas of the patients as well as on their respective family networks. Families with schizophrenia may encounter problems such as impairment of health and well being of other family members, restriction of social activities of the family members and shrinking of support from the social network. Aims: The present study examined the difference in perceived social support and burden of care between the male and female caregivers of patients with schizophrenia. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study examining the difference in perceived social support and burden of care between the male and female caregivers of patients with schizophrenia. The sample consisted of 60 (30 male and 30 female) caregivers of the patients with the diagnosis of schizophrenia as per ICD-10-DCR. Results and Conclusion: This study revealed that male caregivers perceived more social support and less burden of care as compared to female caregivers. Key words: Gender, social support, burden

Distribution and Characteristics of Intrathoracic Lymphadenopathy in TB/HIV Co-Infection

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 414-420
Author(s):  
Payam Mehrian ◽  
Abtin Doroudinia ◽  
Moghadaseh Shams ◽  
Niloufar Alizadeh
Keyword(s):  
Lymph Nodes ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Short Axis ◽  
Mediastinal Lymph Nodes ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Hilar Adenopathy ◽  
The Right ◽  
Pulmonary Abnormalities

Background: Intrathoracic Lymphadenopathy (ITLN) in Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infected patients may have various etiologies and prognoses. Etiologies of ITLN can be distinguished based on the distribution of enlarged lymph nodes. Sometimes tuberculosis (TB) is the first sign of underlying HIV infection. Objective: We sought to determine ITLN distribution and associated pulmonary findings in TB/HIV co-infection using Computed Tomography (CT) scan. Methods: In this retrospective, observational, cross-sectional study, chest CT scans of 52 patients with TB/HIV co-infection were assessed for enlarged intrathoracic lymph nodes (>10 mm in short axis diameter), lymphadenopathy (LAP) distribution, calcification, conglomeration, the presence of hypodense center and associated pulmonary abnormalities. LAP distribution was compared in TB/HIV co-infection with isolated TB infection. Results: Mediastinal and/or hilar LAP were seen in 53.8% of TB/HIV co-infection patients. In all cases, LAP was multinational. The most frequent stations were right lower paratracheal and subcarinal stations. Lymph node conglomeration, hypodense center and calcification were noted in 25%, 21.4% and 3.5% of patients, respectively. LAP distribution was the same as that in patients with isolated TB infection except for the right hilar, right upper paratracheal and prevascular stations. All patients with mediastinal and/or hilar adenopathy had associated pulmonary abnormalities. Conclusion: All patients with TB/HIV co-infection and mediastinal and/or hilar adenopathy had associated pulmonary abnormalities. Superior mediastinal lymph nodes were less commonly affected in TB/HIV co-infection than isolated TB.

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