The hip joint bonesundergo a continuous process of remodelling throughout life depending upon various degrees and direction of tensile force and compressive force applied over it due to day to day activities. As these forces are different on either side and gender, it leads to bilateral variability and sexual dimorphism. Many studies have carried out on dry bones but few studies have demonstrated on bones with soft tissue in situ which is important because it is more close to the normal physiology. Moreover, geographical area and environmental factors affect the remodelling process. Hence we sought to study the Vertical diameter of head of femur, Diameter of acetabulum and Depth of acetabulumin 55 cadaveric hip joints on both sides in Pune region. Our study finding showed that there is no bilateral asymmetry but it demonstrated sexual dimorphism with male hip joint bone dimensions being greater than female. Present study also conclude that hip joints are congruent and thus primary osteoarthritis is rare in Pune region as compared to western countries.Population specific hip joint prosthesis can be manufactured using the average hip joint bone dimensions provided in this study for Pune region. Thus the present study data is important to the radiologist, orthopaedic surgeons, forensic experts, biomedical engineers and prosthetics.

Keywords: Cadaveric Study; Vertical Diameter of Head of Femur; Diameter of Acetabulum; Depth of Acetabulum; Hip Joint.