A Morphometric Study of Carrying Angle in Garhwal Region of Uttarakhand
Journal Title: Indian Journal of Anatomy - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 3
Abstract
Context: The Carrying angle is defined as the angle between the median axis of arm and that of fully extended and supinated forearm. It is generally greater in females than in males and ranges from 2°-21° in males and 2°-26° in females. The Carrying angle also shows variation with age and various anthropometric parameters. Racial and regional influences add further to its variability. Thus, knowledge of carrying angle is useful for Orthopaedicians in their clinical practice,Biomechanical engineers for preparing elbow implants, Forensic experts and Anthropologists during prediction of sex and race of an individual. Aims: To determine the normal Carrying angle of individuals belonging to Garhwal region of Uttarakhand and to compare these values with those reported by other authors in different ethnic groups. Materials & Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted among 400 healthy individuals of both sexes of age group 18–40 years of Garhwal region of Uttarakhand using Goniometer and the data was analysed statistically. Results: The mean right Carrying angle was found to be 8.71°±2.54° in males and 12.31°±2.53° in females. The mean left Carrying angle was found to be 8.06°±2.77° in males and 11.76°±2.73° in females.The values are significantly different from those reported by other authors in different ethnic groups. Conclusions: This study has established data on the Carrying angle of Garhwal population of Uttarakhand. The carrying angle shows wide regional and racial variations.
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Airan Niyati
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