The medial acetabular wall: normal measurements in different population groups

Area of Science:

• Orthopedic Surgery
• Anatomy
• Radiology

Background:

• The acetabulum's medial wall thickness is crucial for hip surgery planning.
• Understanding normal anatomical variations is essential for surgical assessment.

Purpose of the Study:

• To establish the normal range of values for the thickness of the medial acetabular wall.
• To provide valuable data for pre- and intraoperative assessment in hip surgery.

Main Methods:

• Measurements of the acetabulum, specifically the medial acetabular wall, were performed.
• Data was collected from a sample of 90 skeletons.
• Mean and standard deviations were calculated for different population groups.

Main Results:

• The study presents mean and standard deviations for medial acetabular wall thickness across various population groups.
• Normal ranges for this anatomical measurement were established.

Conclusions:

• The established normal values for medial acetabular wall thickness are beneficial for radiologists and orthopedic surgeons.
• This data assists in evaluating the bone reserve of the acetabular fossa during hip surgery planning and execution.