Differences in Knee Morphology According to Age and Gender: An Evaluation Based on MRI

Authors : Bedrettin Çinpolat, Meltem Açar Güdek, Şirin Aslan Baran

Pages : 185-192

Doi:10.26453/otjhs.1674443

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Publication Date : 2025-06-30

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Objective: The knee joint is an articulation exposed to excessive load during daily activities at all ages. There are ongoing discussions about the suitability of the currently used standard implants for this joint in terms of age and gender. In our study, we aimed to determine the possible morphometric differences of the bone structures involved in this joint according to age groups and gender. Materials and Methods: The magnetic resonance (MR) images of the knee joints of 212 individuals (106 males, 106 females) aged between 18 and 69 years were retrospectively analyzed, and morphometric data were obtained from these images. Patients were separated according to age groups and gender, and the obtained data were analyzed. Results: In the study, the measurement values related to the morphology of the femur, tibia, patella, and patellar ligament were generally higher in males than in females (p<0.05). When evaluated separately by sex, statistically significant differences were observed in certain morphometric parameters among the age groups (p<0.05). Conclusions: Our study has shown that human knee anatomy varies significantly according to age and gender. These differences should be considered in the design of individualized and gender-specific knee joint prostheses.
Keywords : Cinsiyet, diz, diz eklemi, morfometri, MRG

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