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Study of Estimation of Stature from Foot Radiographs at a Tertiary Care Centre | |
Salahuddin Azeemuddin, Mohammad Farhan Rashid Hamid | |
Background:Estimation of stature from human foot bones, foot dimensions, foot prints and foot outline reveal that the human foot, its bones and its impressions can successfully be used in estimation of stature in forensic and legal examinations. The present study was conducted to estimate stature from Foot Radiographs in a known population.Material & Methods:The present study was a cross sectional, observational study carried out on 150 individuals to estimate stature from Foot Radiographs in a known population. The following parameters were estimated: Calcaneal pitch angle, Talohorizontal angle, Talocalcaneal angle, Talo first metatarsal angle, Radiological foot length. The following correlation coefficients were calculated as follows: CPA and height for the right and left foot, THA and height for the right and left foot, TCA and height for the right and left foot, TFMA and height for the right and left foot and RFL and height for the right and left foot.Results:Mean calcaneal pitch angles of both sides of the foot were almost identical. They showed a slight negative correlation with the height of the patient. Hence, they may not help to assess the stature of a person. Mean talocalcaneal both the right and left side are almost equal and show a positive correlation with the height of the patient. Hence, they can be used to estimate stature. Mean TFMA of the right foot and left foot shows a slight positive correlation with the stature. Radiographic foot length is more for the left foot compared to the right foot. The right and left radiographic foot lengths were having a positive correlation with the height of the patient, which implies they can help to estimate the stature. Similarly, the mean THA on the left side is more the right side, and they were negatively correlated with the height of the person. Hence, they cannot be used to assess the stature of a person. Among all the parameters, the radiographic length of the left and right foot was more correlated followed by TCA on the left side and right side with the stature. Conclusion:The study concluded thatamong all the parameters, the radiographic length of the left and right foot was more correlated followed by TCA on the left side and right side with the stature. |
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