An anatomical exploration of femoral angle of inclination in multi‐regional populations: clinical implications

• Published in: The FASEB Journal
• Main Authors: Charubhumi, Daniel, Schachar, Jeffrey S, Chaudhri, Ali, Márquez, Samuel
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: Wiley 2009
• Subjects: Fossa; inuit
• Online Access: http://dx.doi.org/10.1096/fasebj.23.1_supplement.822.5

The angle of inclination (AOI) is clinically relevant because of a predisposition for congenital femoral dysplasia. While AOI of the femur varies with age, gender, and ontogenetic growth patterns, abnormal AOI conditions increase stress at the hip joint and significantly affect gait. This study exam...