Table 3.
Differences in wrist Radiographic measurements between men and women.
| Men (Mean±SD) | women (Mean±SD) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ulnar variance | .6 ± 1.6 | 1.1 ± 1.5 | NS |
| Radial length | 12.6 ± 2.0 | 11.9 ± 1.5 | NS |
| Radial inclination | 24.7 ± 4.9 | 25.6 ± 3.5 | NS |
| Carpal Height | 34.6 ± 2.8 | 31.2 ± 2.0 | .0001 |
| Third metacarpal length | 66.0 ±5.2 | 59.3 ± 4.5 | .0001 |
| Radial carpal distance | 19.2 ± 2.0 | 16.7 ± 1.8 | .0001 |
| Ulnar carpal distance | 20.3 ± 2.6 | 18.1 ± 2.5 | .0001 |
| Distal radioulnar joint angle | .5 ±10.7 | 4.1 ± 10.0 | NS |
| Lunate uncoverage length | 5 ± 1.5 | 3.7 ± 1.1 | .0001 |
| Lunate width | 15.4 ± 2.0 | 13.7 ± 1.3 | .0001 |
| Capitate length | 23.6 ± 2.8 | 21.1 ± 1.6 | .0001 |
| Radial tilt | 8.8 ± 5.1 | 10.8 ± 5.0 | .02 |
| Scapholunate angle | 52.4 ± 8.5 | 51.5 ± 8.4 | NS |
| Carpal Height ratio (Youm) | 52.3 ± 2.8 | 52.3 ± 3.3 | NS |
| Carpal Height ratio (Nattrass) | 1.4 ± .1 | 1.4 ± .09 | NS |
| Lunate uncoverage ratio | 32.0 ± 8.2 | 26.5 ± 8.2 | .0001 |
| Radial – carpal ratio | 28.7± 2.8 | 28.2 ± 2.5 | NS |
| Ulnar – carpal ratio | 30.4 ± 3.8 | 30.16 ± 3.4 | NS |