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Amputations. Candidate with an amputation of an upper limb will not be

accepted for entry. Amputation of terminal phalanx of little finger on both
sides is, however, acceptable

Fingers and Hands. Deformities of the upper limbs or their parts will be

cause for rejection. Syndactyly, polydactyly will be assessed as unfit except
when polydactyly is excised.

Wrist. Painless limitation movement of wrist will be graded according to the

degree of stiffness. Loss of dorsiflexion is more serious than loss of palmer
flexion.

Elbow. Slight limitation of movement does not bar acceptance provided
functional capacity is adequate. Ankylosis will entail rejection. Carrying angle
of more than 15 degree for male and more 18 degree for female candidates

will be a cause for rejection.

Shoulder Girdle. History of recurrent dislocation of shoulder will entail

rejection.

Clavicle. Malunion / non-union of an old fracture clavicle will entail rejection.

Conditions affecting the assessment of Lower Limbs

Hallux Valgus. Mild cases (less than 20 degrees), asymptomatic, without any
associated corn / callosities / bunion, are acceptable. Other cases will entail

rejection. Shortening of first metatarsal is also considered unfit.

Hallux rigidus. Hallux rigidus is not acceptable.

Hammer Toes (single or multiple). Isolated single flexible mild hammertoe

with no history of disabling symptoms may be accepted. Fixed (rigid)
deformity or hammertoe associated with corns, callosities, mallet toes or

hyperextension at metatarsophalangeal joint (claw toe deformity) is causes
for rejection.

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