14.A Study of Asymmetry in Foot Length in Adult Males
Syed Zia Uddin1, Roman Ashraf2, Sarba Khalid3, Pervaiz Zarif3
and Mazhar Murtaza3
ABSTRACT
Objective: Aim of the study was to find any dissimilarity in right and left foot length.
Study Design: Cross-sectional study
Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at the Lahore General Hospital, Lahore and duration of study is Jan, 2020 to Dec, 2020 for period of one year.
Materials and Methods: Non-probability Convenience sampling technique was used in this study. Statistical analysis was done by using SPSS 23.
Results: Mean RFL was 26.12 cm and mean LFL was 26.10 cm. Mean difference in right and left foot length was 0.013 cm with p value 0.139 indicating statistically insignificant difference
Conclusion: This study will be beneficial to orthopedic and forensic departments
Key Words: RFL (right foot length), LFL (left foot length), Asymmetry, Lahore General Hospital
Citation of article: Zia Uddin S, Ashraf R, Khalid S, Zarif P, Murtaza M. A Study of Asymmetry in Foot Length in Adult Males. Med Forum 2021;32(10):64-66.