Estimation of stature from percutaneous length of radius

Abstract

Whenever unknown or decomposed or mutilated dead bodiesor dismembered body parts or skeletal remains are found, first step of police investigation is to establish identity of deceased. Determination of stature from dismembered body parts can play vital role for identification of person. Present study can be helpful there to estimate stature from percutaneous length of Radius, when isolated forearm is found. Present study was done to derive regression formula and multiplication factor to estimate stature from percutaneous length of Radius for population in and around Rajkot region of Gujarat. Total 100 male and 100 female cases were randomly selected from cadavers brought for postmortem examination at mortuary of P. D. U. Govt. Medical College and Hospital, Rajkot. Stature was measured with measuring tape and percutaneous length of Radius was measured by Sliding caliper after breaking Rigor mortis, if developed. Collected data were statistically analysed using software like Epi info 7 and Microsoft excel 2007. There was no significant bilateral difference in percutaneous length of Radius (p>0.05). Mean stature as well as mean percutaneous length of Radius were significantly higher for male than for female (p<0.05). Regression formula and multiplication factor derived in present study are useful for population in and around Rajkot region of Gujarat to estimate stature from percutaneous length of Radius..