Establishing Indian Normative Data for the Upper Extremity: A Multicentric Project of ISSH

Normative data refer to standardized values that describe the typical range of measurements within a specific population. These data are used as reference values to indicate what is typical or average within a particular population. Clinical assessments, diagnosis, treatment plans and rehabilitation protocols, and ergonomic designs for the given population rely on these data as crucial benchmarks. In the disorders of the hand and upper extremities, normative data of the population become relevant and vital for assessing function and growth and designing a management protocol.

Until now, India has lacked reliable normative data for the upper extremities that reflect the unique genetic, occupational, and cultural characteristics of its population. This gap has often necessitated the use of data from other populations, which may not accurately capture the variations present in Indian patients. Potentially, this could lead to inaccurate assessments, misdiagnosis, and suboptimal rehabilitation outcomes. Recognizing this critical need, the Indian Society for Surgery of the Hand (ISSH) undertook a pilot project to collect comprehensive normative data through multicentric studies across India. In this special issue of the Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery (IJPS), we proudly present these much-awaited results.

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27. September 2024