ArticleSurgical and radiologic anatomy : SRA2025
How femoral rotation affects the neck-shaft angle in 3-dimensional femoral imaging model.
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- A proposed three‑dimensional anatomical definition and morphometric quantification of the lateral femoral wall: a reliable CT‑based measurement system validated across two software platforms.Surgical and radiologic anatomy : SRA · 2026Article
- Exploring the Relationship Between Femoral Neck Torsion Angle and Anteversion Angle Through Three-Dimensional Reconstruction in a Fixed Coordinate System.International journal of general medicine · 2026Article
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Abstract
objectiveThis study aims to evaluate how femoral rotation affects the neck-shaft angle (NSA) in 3D imaging and to compare femoral anteversion measurements along the mechanical axis (AV-MA) and anatomical axis (AV-AA).
methodsThirty embalmed cadaveric femurs were CT scanned to measure anatomical parameters. A 3D model was created for each femur, and the mechanical, shaft, and neck axes were defined. NSA was measured from 2D images at varying degrees of femoral rotation around the mechanical axis. The smallest NSA (True-NSA) indicated the perpendicular X-ray beam to the neck axis and represented AV-MA. AV-AA was measured using axial CT scans. Each measurement was repeated three times for accuracy.
resultsFifteen right and 15 left femurs were included, with a mean age of 73.2 years. The average AV-MA was 23.0° (SD 7.7), while the mean AV-AA was 5.6° (SD 5.6), with a significant difference of 17.3° (p < 0.001). The mean NSA in the AP view was 127.8° (SD 4.8), and the True-NSA was 124.6° (SD 5.1), with a significant mean difference of 3.1° (p = 0.0018).
conclusionsFemoral rotation significantly affects NSA measurements in 3D imaging. The True-NSA, obtained using a perpendicular X-ray beam, provides a more accurate representation than the standard AP view. There is also a significant difference between femoral anteversion measurements along the mechanical and anatomical axes, emphasizing the need for careful consideration of measurement techniques in clinical assessments.
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