Relationship between Quadriceps and Femoral Anteversion Angles in Patients with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2014, Vol 2, Issue 9
Abstract
Background: Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a common orthopedic complaint frequently seen in physiotherapy practice. Most of these patients can be successfully treated once the contributing factors are accurately identified. Malalignment of the lower extremity particularly the excessive quadriceps angle (Q-angle) and femoral anteversion angle have been implicated as contributing factors of PFPS. Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between the Q-angle and femoral anteversion angle in patients with PFPS. Subjects and Methods: Thirty patients (twenty one females and nine males) suffering from PFPS had participated in this study with mean age, weight, and height 23.87(±6.03) years, 71.83(±16.3) kg, and (165.09) ±5.84 cm respectively. Q-angle and femoral anteversion angles were objectively measured using standard goniometer. Results: Pearson’s correlation analysis revealed a significant positive correlation between the Q-angle and femoral anteversion angle in patients with PFPS (r=0.7, p=0.0001). Conclusion: This study proved that the patients with PFPS require precise physical examination for accurate rehabilitation. In addition, the finding implies that the increase in the Q-angle will lead to an increase in the femoral anteversion angle and vice versa. Consequently, this may help physiotherapists to understand that the factors which increase the Q-angle will increase the femoral anteversion angle and vice versa. In turn, these factors should be considered carefully in designing the rehabilitation programs for such cases.
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Hamada A. Hamada
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