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Differential Diagnosis of Musculoskeletal Disorders

Carpal Angle

= angle of 130° formed by tangents to proximal row of carpal bones

  1. DECREASED CARPAL ANGLE (<124°)
    1. Turner syndrome
    2. Hurler syndrome
    3. Morquio syndrome
    4. Madelung deformity
  2. INCREASED CARPAL ANGLE (>139°)
    1. Down syndrome
    2. Arthrogryposis
    3. Bone dysplasia with epiphyseal involvement