Morphometry of the Distal End of the Radius – An Osteological Study in Western Odisha Population
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Background: Fracture of the distal radius is one of the most common fractures of the upper limb. Its morphometry shows wide racial variation. Soft-tissue shadow and angulation during radiography can change the actual value of different parameters. There is a paucity of studies about morphometry of the distal end of the radius in dry bone in Western Odisha. Therefore, the present study is being conducted to determine the various morphometric parameters of distal radius which can be helpful for surgeons and anatomists. Materials and Methods: The present cross-sectional descriptive study was carried out on 130 dry intact adult radii (left = 65, right = 65). The different parameters such as length of radius (LR),length of styloid process(LSP), palmar tilt (PT), radial inclination (RI), transverse diameter (TD), anteroposterior diameter (APD) and oblique diameter (OD) of the distal end of the radius, position and height of dorsal tubercle, vertical diameter of ulnar notch(VUN) and anteroposterior diameter of ulnar notch (APUN) were measured. The parameters of both the sides were compared and correlations among them were done. Results: LR, TD, APD, (PT), and RI were more in the right radius (LR = 24 cm ± 1.5, TD = 2.74 cm ± 0.32, APD = 1.58 cm ± 0.14, PT = 12.48° ±0.9°, RI = 18.85 ± 1.3), but vertical diameter of ulnar notch(VUN) and anteroposterior diameter of ulnar notch (APUN) were higher in the left radius (VUN = 0.64 cm ± 0.11, APUN = 1.55 cm ± 0.15) significantly. LR and styloid process showed a strong correlation (left side; r = 0.919, P < 0.01, right side; r = 0.925, P < 0.001). Both LR and styloid process were negatively correlated with PT. Groves were oblique in most of the radius. Various parameters were compared in different populations and showed racial variations. Conclusions: The results of the present study may be helpful for orthopedic surgeons in planning management and designing prosthesis for the Western Odisha population.
Authors: Sabita Singh, Jeneeta Baa, Mamata Sar, Sarita Behera, Namrata Panigrahi
Institution: Veer Surendra Sai Medical College and Hospital
Language: English
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4414845210