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Correlation between Adult Height and Metacarpal Length Using Advanced Imaging Modalities.

Pedro K Beredjiklian, Gregory G Gallant, Rick Tosti

The Archives of Bone and Joint Surgery

|July 11, 2025

Summary

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Height and metacarpal length are positively correlated in adults. This relationship, particularly with the index finger, can aid in orthopedic applications and surgical planning.

Keywords:

Computerized tomographic scanning Height Length Metacarpal

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Human anatomy

Background:

Metacarpal length is a key anatomical measurement.
Understanding the correlation between body height and metacarpal dimensions is crucial for clinical applications.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the correlation between adult height and metacarpal length using computed tomographic (CT) scans.
To determine if significant differences exist among various finger metacarpals.

Main Methods:

Analysis of 40 CT scans from skeletally mature adults.
Measurement of metacarpal lengths using the Sectra IDS7 platform.
Statistical analysis including Pearson correlation coefficients and independent sample t-tests.

Main Results:

A statistically significant positive correlation (average r=0.71) was found between height and metacarpal length across all fingers.
The index metacarpal showed the strongest correlation with patient height.
Average metacarpal lengths were recorded for index, long, ring, and small fingers.

Conclusions:

Height is a reliable predictor of metacarpal length.
Findings support the use of height in predicting metacarpal dimensions for orthopedic implant selection and surgical planning.
CT scans offer precise measurements for bony anatomy assessment.