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Morphometry of the distal radius – an osteometric study in the Indian population

Morphometry of the distal radius – an osteometric study in the Indian population

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  • Indian Journal of Basic & Applied Medical Research

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  • 2012

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Introduction: Morphometric parameters of distal radius such as palmar tilt and angle of radial inclination play a significant role in the reduction of distal radius fractures, kinematics of wrist, and design of distal radius prosthesis. Aim: The aim of the study was to determine the morphometric parameters of distal radius in dry adult Indian bones. Materials and methods: One hundred and thirty two (132) intact adult Indian radius (Right=69; Left = 63) were chosen, and the following parameters measured: length of radius, palmar tilt, angle of radial inclination, length of radial styloid process, and widths of distal radius. Student t – test and Spearman’s rank correlation was done. Results: The mean radial inclination was 21.8º ± 2.5 on the left side; and 22.1º ± 2.9 on the right (p = 0.57). The mean palmar tilt was 8.2º ± 2.9 on the left; and 9.1º ± 2.0 on the right (p = 0.05). Discussion: The length of radius correlates negatively with palmar tilt, and positively with width of distal radius; length of radial styloid correlates positively with angle of radial inclination. Angles of radial inclination and palmar tilt are much less in the present study compared to earlier studies. Conclusion: More studies comparing radiographic and morphometric measurements may need to be done to better define normal parameters of distal radius in a population group.
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