Prevalence of Upper Limb Length Discrepancy among Asymptomatic Population of Medical Students in Nepal: A Descriptive Cross Sectional Study

Authors

  • Nitasha Sharma Universal College of Medical Sciences, Bhairahawa, Nepal
  • Chet Kanta Bhusal Universal College of Medical Sciences, Bhairahawa, Nepal
  • Ruku Pandit KIST Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/jucms.v12i01.65578

Keywords:

Upper limb, Discrepancy, Prevalence

Abstract

INTRODUCTION
Upper limb length discrepancy are frequently documented in various anatomical orthopedics and anthropometric journals. Proper idea about discrepancy is pivotal prior to any limb lengthening surgery. The aim of the study is to find out the prevalence of upper limb length discrepancy among asymptomatic population in medical students of Nepal.

MATERIAL AND METHODS
A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out at the department of anatomy in Universal College of Medical Sciences, Bhairahawa, Nepal from September 2021 to November  2022 after ethical clearance from the same institution (IRC UCMS, Ref: UCMS/IRC/079/21). Full and segmental length of upper limb was taken, recorded with help of flexible tape. Reference points for these measurements were bony landmarks as approved in the Integrative Measurement Protocol Morphological and Behavioral Research in Human and non-human primates version 1.0 were used. Convenient sampling method was used Data was analyzed using Microsoft Excel 2016. Point estimate at 95% Confidence Interval was calculated along with frequency and percentage.

RESULTS
Out of two hundred fifty seven participants 141 were male and 116 were female. Total upper limb length of male is 74.17± 4.79 cm and female is 71.92 ± 4.81cm. Total upper limb length discrepancy maximum was observed 3 cm. In our study it was observed that wrist has maximum discrepancy between right and left limb followed by arm and fore arm.

CONCLUSION
The present study shows the prevalence of upper limb length discrepancy in asymptomatic Nepalese population.

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Author Biographies

Nitasha Sharma, Universal College of Medical Sciences, Bhairahawa, Nepal

Department of Anatomy

Chet Kanta Bhusal, Universal College of Medical Sciences, Bhairahawa, Nepal

Department of Community Medicine

Ruku Pandit , KIST Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal

Department of Anatomy

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Published

2024-05-15

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Nitasha Sharma, Chet Kanta Bhusal, & Ruku Pandit. (2024). Prevalence of Upper Limb Length Discrepancy among Asymptomatic Population of Medical Students in Nepal: A Descriptive Cross Sectional Study. Journal of Universal College of Medical Sciences, 12(01), 21–24. https://doi.org/10.3126/jucms.v12i01.65578

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Vol. 12 No. 01 (2024): Issue 30

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