Carrying angle among young adults from Saudi Arabia and its correlation with demographic characteristics: a
Jaya Shanker Tedla1, Raghu Jetti2, Batool Abdulelah Alkhamis2
1Programme of Physical Therapy, Department of Medical Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia. jtedla@kku.edu.sa.
Background:
The angle between the median axes of the forearm and arm is called the 'carrying angle' or sometimes the 'cubital angle' (CA). Sex differences in CA and its relation to age, height, weight, and BMI are unclear. The aim of the present study was to measure the CA in male and female subjects in a Saudi population and correlate it with the above variables.
Materials And Methods:
A digital goniometer was used to measure CA in 181 males and 165 females. Information on age, height, weight, and BMI was also recorded.
Results:
CA showed differences based on sex, though was independent of age, height, weight, and BMI. Hormonal factors may influence CA and could explain larger CA values in female subjects.
Conclusions:
CA measurement in specific population groups contributes to the successful management of several pathological conditions of the elbow, and aids in the design of elbow orthotics and prosthetics.
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