An Anthtropometric study of Bicipital groove of humerus with clinical correlation

Background: Keeping in mind the frequency at which the surgeries are performed for shoulder arthroplasty, the antropometric measurements of the bicipital groove are essential for prosthesis manufacture and replacement. The knowledge of anthropometry and its variations in different region are helpful to have a desired clinical outcome. So, there is lack of data pertaining to central Karnataka region, not only morphometric analysis of bicipitalgroove and logical explanation for association of pathologies of biceps tendon on groove morphology is carried out along with a review of the literature. The present study aims at measuring the length, width and depth of Bicipital groove in the population in and around Davangere. Methods: The study was carried out on 51 adult humerus, 25 belonging to the right side and 26 to the left side. The length, width and depth of the bicipital groove were measured using digital verniercaliper. The data obtained calculated as mean +/- SD, which is compared on both sides. Results: The mean length of Medial wall, lateral wall, Transverse width and depth of bicipital groove on the right side were 38.06+/-5.20, 42.93+/-5.97, 9.34+/-1.62, 5.86+/-1.32respectively and on the left side were 37.24 +/- 5.13, 41.98+/-5.28, 9.02+/-1.51, 5.35+/-0.91 respectively. Conclusion: The results of the study demonstrate the anthropometric parameters are higher on the left side compared to right side in the population in and around Davangere. We hope this study will be useful for further clinical research and prosthesis surgeries