Comparative Study of Carrying Angle between Dominant and Non Dominanat Limb in Kashmiri Population
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2019-06
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International Society for Contemporary Medical Research
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Introduction: Carrying angle (CA) is the angle subtendedby median axis of the arm with fully extended and supinatedforearm. There is scarcity of evidence in the literature regardingdifferences between the CA in both sexes depending uponthe ossification of arm and forearm bones and comparison ofCA between dominant and non dominant limb. Study aimedat comparison of data obtained by measuring CA by manualmethod between dominant and non dominant limb in agegroup 18 – 30 years.Material and Methods: CA was measured in 200 individualsof both sexes by clinical method with a manual goniometer.Results: Present study shows the significant gender differenceand significant difference between dominant and non dominantlimb.Conclusion: Unnecessary x ray exposure to children, youngadults and pregnant women can be avoided, by measuring CAby clinical methods.
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CA, Post-Pubertal Age, Clinical Methods, Elbow Prostheses.
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