Racial Variation of Carrying Angle of Elbow in North-East Indian Population: A Clinico-Radiological Study

Bhattacharyya, Tulasidas; Roy, Rajarshi; Islam, Mahibul; Agarwal, Bikash; Roy, Shankar Jyoti

doi:10.1007/s43465-021-00540-0

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“…These variations underscore the complexity of CA as a physiological characteristic potentially influenced by multiple factors, including hand grip strength, which has been negatively correlated with CA in young adults (19). While CA variations have been investigated for their forensic application in sex determination due to significant gender differences, their clinical relevance is also notable in the assessment of traumatic elbow injuries and the management of conditions like distal humerus fractures (20,21). Possible contributors to CA variations include BMI, gender, and other morphometric factors.…”

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Correlation of Carrying Angle with Body Mass Index among Females of Hyderabad Pakistan

Pinky,

Kumari,

Kumari

et al. 2024

JHRR

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Background: The carrying angle (CA) of the elbow is a critical biomechanical feature that varies between genders and with physical characteristics like Body Mass Index (BMI). Past studies have shown mixed results regarding the influence of BMI on CA, making it an area ripe for further investigation. Objective: To explore the correlation between BMI and the CA of the elbow among adult females in Hyderabad, Pakistan, and to assess how variations in BMI affect the elbow's CA. Methods: This cross-sectional study involved 385 adult females from Hyderabad, Pakistan, selected through non-probability convenient sampling. Participants were required to be over 18 years of age and without any prior upper limb surgeries. The CA was measured using a manual goniometer while standing in the anatomical position. BMI was calculated using measured weight and height. Statistical analysis was conducted using SPSS version 25, with the Pearson correlation test determining the relationship between BMI and CA. Results: Among the participants, 71.9% exhibited a normal CA, 23.6% displayed a decreased CA, and 4.4% had an increased CA. The Pearson correlation test showed a significant positive correlation between BMI and CA (p-value = 0.006), indicating that higher BMI is associated with an increased CA. Conclusion: The study found a significant association between BMI and CA among females in Hyderabad, Pakistan. This suggests that BMI is a relevant factor in the biomechanical characteristics of the elbow, which may have implications for the clinical assessment of joint function and health.

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Correlation of Carrying Angle with Body Mass Index among Females of Hyderabad Pakistan

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Kumari,

Kumari

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“…In some studies, elbow carrying angle was higher in women than in men. [8][9][10][11] In some studies, no significant relationship was observed between sex and elbow carrying angle. [12,13] In our study, the elbow carrying angle measured in women was significantly higher than that in men.…”

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Effect of elbow carrying angle on lateral epicondylitis development

Yolaçan,

Güler

2023

Medicine

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Lateral epicondylitis is one of the most common elbow joint injuries and elbow anatomy is a risk factor. Our study aims to evaluate whether the elbow carrying angle affects the development of lateral epicondylitis by considering sex differences. Elbow radiographs of 211 people (aged 18–65 years) diagnosed with lateral epicondylitis and having anteroposterior radiographs of the elbow taken in the appropriate position in the imaging archive of our hospital between January 1, 2021 and January 1, 2022 were retrospectively analyzed. The control group comprised elbow radiographs of 113 people in the same age range. The study evaluated the age, sex, and side and elbow carrying angles of the participants in the patient and control groups. The average elbow carrying angle was calculated as 14.6 (7.8–22.1). No significant relationship was found between the lateral epicondylitis and control groups based on sex (P = .383), side (P = .634) and age (P = .189). The mean elbow carrying angle was 13.8 ± 3.7 in the group with lateral epicondylitis and 15.9 ± 3.6 in the control group and was significantly lower in the group with lateral epicondylitis (P < .05). A decrease in the elbow carrying angle namely cubitus varus, may lead to the development of lateral epicondylitis.

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Relationship of carrying angle with grip strength and anthropometric measurements in young adults

Nayak,

Kumar,

Oraon

2023

Bull Fac Phys Ther

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Background and purpose Increase or decrease in the carrying angle may affect the functional activity and lead to elbow instability and pain during exercise or activity of daily living. Grip strength is commonly evaluated as a component of hand function in clinical settings as an indicator of disease and functional activity. The objective of this study was to find out correlation of carrying angle with grip strength and anthropometric measurements in healthy young adults. Methodology Two hundred three participants (female 121 and male 82) with mean age 22.95 ± 2.11 years were included as per the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Carrying angle was measured by goniometer, and grip strength was measured by handheld dynamometer. Anthropometric data like forearm length and hand span was measured by the measuring tape and ruler scale respectively. Results Spearman’s correlation test showed that carrying angle is negatively correlated with grip strength (r = − 0.18; p < 0.05) and forearm length (r = − 0.14; p < 0.05) on the left side but no significant correlation on the right side. Body height and carrying angle have negative correlation on the right (r = − 0.20, p < 0.05) and left sides (r = − 0.23, p < 0.05). Conclusion As the carrying angle increases, grip strength decreases. The height and length of the forearm are inversely related to the carrying angle. Grip strength is directly proportional with forearm length and hand span. Early identification of increased carrying angle will help in the prevention of various complications and identification of biomechanical alteration in sports activities.

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Racial Variation of Carrying Angle of Elbow in North-East Indian Population: A Clinico-Radiological Study

Cited by 4 publications

References 8 publications

Correlation of Carrying Angle with Body Mass Index among Females of Hyderabad Pakistan

Correlation of Carrying Angle with Body Mass Index among Females of Hyderabad Pakistan

Effect of elbow carrying angle on lateral epicondylitis development

Relationship of carrying angle with grip strength and anthropometric measurements in young adults

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