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Association Between Elbow Carrying Angle and The Lateral Epicondylitis: A Cross-Sectional Study in Iraqi Adults
Hayder H Abdulateef, Maan Al-Abbasi, Mohammed Hussein AssiDepartment of Human anatomy, College of Medicine, Mustansiriyah University, Baghdad, IraqINTRODUCTION: Lateral epicondylitis (LE) is a common tendinopathy caused by repetitive activities involving upper limb. While normally correlated to occupational and other appropriate variables, anatomical factors like the carrying angle (CA) have not been completely investigated. The CA may influence joint loading and predispose individuals to LE. Aims: to investigate the relationship between CA and LE in sample of Iraqi individuals and to reveal whether the increasing CA
METHODS: A cross-sectional observational study was performed on 100 adult individuals aged 20–60 years, they were divided into two groups: 50 patients diagnosed with LE and 50 healthy controls. CA was measured using a conventional goniometer. Demographic data, handedness, and clinical results were recorded. Statistical analyses were conducted
RESULTS: The mean CA was found to be significantly larger in the LE group compared to controls (14.5° vs. 12.9°, p < 0.01). Females were documented to have higher CA values than males in both groups (p < 0.05). There was no significant correlation between age and CA (r = 0.07). These results indicate a possible biomechanical influence of increased CA on the development of LE
DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION: This study highlights a link between increased CA and the development of LE, indicating that CA may be a biomechanical risk factor. Incorporating that the assessment of CA into clinical evaluation could improve diagnosis and facilitate targeted preventive and rehabilitation programs. Future studies are required to explain causal relationships and generalize results across populations.
Manuscript Language: English