Stature Estimation Using Percutaneous Tibial Length Between Male and Female Cadavers in Lahore

Abstract

Objective: The main objective of this study is to determine the correlation coefficient between tibial length and  body stature (body length). 

Study Design: comparative cross-sectional study  Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at the Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Department of KEMU, Lahore from August 2019 to February 2020. 

Methods: In this study, percutaneous tibial length was measured along with body length in 64 dead bodies (32 male & 32 female). It was a comparative cross-sectional study. Non-probability consecutive sampling technique was used. It was carried out in the Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Department of KEMU, Lahore. 

Statistical Analysis: Data was analysed by using SPSS version 26. Correlation coefficient was calculated between  percutaneous tibial length and body length of dead bodies. 

Results: Pearson correlation coefficient was 0.930 & 0.889 in males and females respectively. Very strong statistically positive and significant results were found.  

Conclusion: The link of association of percutaneous tibial length with body stature is remarkably strong. This enables accurate estimation of height in deceased persons. Identification of cadavers was aided with the help of a developed regression equation for estimation of height.