Estimation of tibial length – A tool to predict stature in Young Indian males.

Dr. Ashok Sagar; Dr. Suresh Chand; Dr. Ruchira Sethi; Dr. Mohammad Zakiuddin

Volume : IX, Issue : VII, July - 2019

Estimation of tibial length – A tool to predict stature in Young Indian males.

Dr. Ashok Sagar, Dr. Suresh Chand, Dr. Ruchira Sethi, Dr. Mohammad Zakiuddin

Abstract :

BACKGROUND: Long bone length is one of the best‐known indicators of human stature. AIMS AND OBJECTIVE: To estimate the stature of body from tibial length was the aim of the present study and to find out the differences in measurement of right and left side bones and their relationship with the stature. METHODS AND MATERIALS: The study was initiated by obtaining a complete demographic profile of the students. Total number of cases was divided according to age into four groups (with a year in each subgroup) 18–19 years, 19–20years, 20–21years and 21–22 years. Tibial length was measured by putting the lower limb in such a position so that a constant 90o angle was obtained between the flexor surfaces of thigh and leg. Then most prominent eminence on medial condyle of tibia and medial malleolus were marked. A large sliding calliper was used to measure the distance between the two marked points. RESULT: The calculation of height for the total population gave a range from 150.10 cm to 184.50 cm, SD=6.57 cm. The mean height was 169.54 cm. In 66.5% of cases the length of left tibia was greater than that of right while in 12.5% of cases it was vice–versa. In 21% of cases right and left tibia were of equal lengths. CONCLUSION: The individuals with greater percutaneous tibial length have, as expected, a higher height.