The Study of Palmar and Digital Dermatoglyphics in Congenitally Deaf Patients

Introduction: Dermatoglyphics is the study of dermal ridges and patterns. It frequently used for diagnosis several diseases in human body including congenital deafness. Congenital deafness appears children diagnosed through pathological tests, genetic investigations, or other anatomical measures. Objective: To establish a potential relationship between identification Methods: Forty deaf male female patients forty normal control groups were selected. Observations patterns Hypothenar area III IV Interdigital areas both left right hands carried out. Results obtained group as well patients’ group. males females separately analyzed. Z-tests conducted to assess statistical significance results. Results: Loop (Radical), Open Field, Arches (Carpal) present higher frequencies compared The frequency arches found be significantly than Pattern are consistently Observation overall pattern exhibit Conclusions: can