Background: Radius is a long bone which is present in the lateral side of forearm and ulna is present on the medial side. Upper end of Radius is important as it participates in the formation of Elbow joint. In our study we will discuss about the morphometry of the upper end of radius.
Aims and Objective: Our aim was to study various parameters of proximal end of radius and assess its clinical importance
Material and Methods: We collected 52 dry adultradia and assessed various parameters of upper end. All the measurements were recorded with the help of digital vernier caliper and noted in Microsoft excel sheet.
Results: The mean thickness of ventral curve of proximal left radius was 3.99±1.05mm and on right side the mean thickness of ventral curve was 4.28±0.75mm. The mean thickness of lateral curve of proximal rightradius was 2.98±0.68mm and on left side the mean thickness of lateral curve was 2.70±0.91mm. The mean thickness of dorsal curve was 2.88±0.68mm on right side and on left side it was 2.86±0.99mm. The mean depth of superior articular facet of proximal radius was 1.92±0.38mm on right side while on left side the mean thickness was 1.84±045mm. All the morphometeric parameters were non-significant when right compared to left radius.
Conclusion: The complete knowledge of upper end of radius including its anthropometry is very important so that we can make proper sized prostheses in case of various surgical procedures
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2022: 6.012
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