COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF PELVIC MORPHOMETRY AMONG DIFFERENT AGE GROUPS IN WOMEN

Authors : Abdullah Örs, Nursena Duran, Şüheda Bayram, Furkan Mehmet Özden, Suzi Özdemir, Tuncay Çolak, Özgür Çakır

Pages : 349-354

Doi:10.53446/actamednicomedia.1736879

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Publication Date : 2025-10-22

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Objectives: The pelvis is a complex anatomical structure located in the lower part of the human body, responsible for essential functions such as load-bearing, protection of internal organs, and maintenance of postural balance. Additionally, its close association with fertility underscores the clinical relevance of morphometric assessments, particularly in obstetric evaluations. Structural and biomechanical changes occurring in the skeletal system with advancing age may have significant effects on pelvic morphology. This study aims to evaluate the age-related variation in pelvic morphometric measurements among women and to discuss the potential clinical implications of these changes. Materials and Methods: In this retrospective comparative study, computed tomography (CT) images acquired between 2010 and 2025 were analyzed. A total of 74 female participants aged between 20 and 40 years, with CT scans of evaluable quality and healthy bony structures, were included. Participants were divided into two age-based groups: ≤25 years (n=20) and >25 years (n=54). Eight pelvic parameters were measured: conjugata anatomica, conjugata vera, conjugata diagonalis, conjugata recta, diameter transversa, diameter obliqua, intertuberous distance, and interspinous distance. Data were analyzed using both parametric and non-parametric statistical tests, with a significance level set at p 0.05). However, both diameter transversa and diameter obliqua were significantly higher in the >25 years group (p <0.05). Interobserver agreement for all measurements was high (ICC: 0.78–0.96). Conclusion: Pelvic morphometry in women shows significant age-related differences in certain parameters. The observed increases in diameter transversa and diameter obliqua suggest that age-related morphological changes may alter pelvic geometry. These findings should be considered in prenatal planning and pelvic surgical approaches.
Keywords : Pelvis morfometrisi, üç boyutlu BT, pelvimetrik ölçümler

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