Differential Diagnosis of Musculoskeletal Disorders
Carpal Angle
= angle of 130° formed by tangents to proximal row of carpal bones
- DECREASED CARPAL ANGLE (<124°)
- Turner syndrome
- Hurler syndrome
- Morquio syndrome
- Madelung deformity
- INCREASED CARPAL ANGLE (>139°)
- Down syndrome
- Arthrogryposis
- Bone dysplasia with epiphyseal involvement