A Cross Sectional Study of the Relationship between Fibonacci Ratio and Trigger Finger

Authors

  • Chan Kien Loong Upper Limb and Microsurgery Unit, Department of Orthopedic & Traumatology, Hospital Kuala Lumpur, Pahang Street, 50586 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
  • Rashdeen Fazwi Muhammad Nawawi Upper Limb and Microsurgery Unit, Department of Orthopedic & Traumatology, Hospital Kuala Lumpur, Pahang Street, 50586 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
  • Amar M Manas Upper Limb and Microsurgery Unit, Department of Orthopedic & Traumatology, Hospital Kuala Lumpur, Pahang Street, 50586 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
  • Gan Jin Tatt Upper Limb and Microsurgery Unit, Department of Orthopedic & Traumatology, Hospital Kuala Lumpur, Pahang Street, 50586 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
  • Kishandh Thiren A/L Harikrishnan Upper Limb and Microsurgery Unit, Department of Orthopedic & Traumatology, Hospital Kuala Lumpur, Pahang Street, 50586 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
  • Mohd Firdaus Mohd Aslam Upper Limb and Microsurgery Unit, Department of Orthopedic & Traumatology, Hospital Kuala Lumpur, Pahang Street, 50586 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48165/

Keywords:

Fibonacci sequence, Fibonacci ratio, trigger finger, equiangular spiral

Abstract

Introduction: Trigger finger is one of the most  common causes of hand pain in adults. The  pathophysiology is unclear but inflammation and  age-related degeneration have been suggested.  The equiangular spiral is one of the most  engaging patterns which perfectly formed  flawlessly executed by transitory movement of  the digits in the adaptability of the human hand.  This study was done to find out the relationship  between the Fibonacci ratios of the finger with  trigger fingers. Method: Forty-eight patients who had trigger  finger and undergone A1 pulley released were  being identified and collected. From the hand  radiograph, the length of each metacarpal and  proximal phalanx was measured manually. The  ratio of the metacarpal bony length to the length  of the respective proximal phalanx is the  Fibonacci ratio of the digit. Results: There was a significant linear  relationship found between trigger finger and  Fibonacci ratio (p<0.001). Conclusion: Finger Fibonacci ratio significantly  determines the smoothness patterns of its tendon  movements. 

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2020-06-20

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Vol. 35 No. 1 (2019): Bio-Science Research Bulletin (Jan-Jun) 2019

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A Cross Sectional Study of the Relationship between Fibonacci Ratio and Trigger Finger . (2020). Bio Science Research Bulletin, 35(1), 7–14. https://doi.org/10.48165/