Publications by authors named "Diwakar Kumar Shah"

Introduction: Foot is a complex segmented structure formed by the articulation of 26 different bones which are held together by multiple ligaments, extrinsic tendons and the intrinsic muscles of the feet. The assessment of median longitudinal arch serves as an important reference in determining the degree of pes planus or pes cavus. This study aims to find the prevalence of pes planus among the undergraduate medical students of a medical college.

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Introduction: The main blood supply for arm is provided by the brachial artery. It shows variation in branching and termination patterns in some individuals. Variation in brachial artery may cause difficulties during various clinical and surgical procedures.

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Introduction: Appendicitis is one of the most common causes of acute abdomen. The clinical presentation of appendicitis and its susceptibility to acute inflammation may be affected by the length and position of vermiform appendix. Length and position of appendix are variable.

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