Quadriceps Angle Measurement in Adolescents With Short Stature: Exploring the Relationship Between Postural Alignment and Lower Limb Mechanics.
Cureus
; 15(8): e43953, 2023 Aug.
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ABSTRACT
Background The quadriceps angle (Q angle) is measured as an angle formed by two lines that extend from the anterior superior iliac spine to the midpoint of the patella and from the midpoint of the patella to the tibial tuberosity. The average Q angle value for children aged between seven to 12 years was 13.1˱3.5Ëin boys and 13.7˱4.9Ë in girls, whereas 8Ë-15Ë in men and 12Ë-19Ë in women. Abnormal variation in Q angle is associated with patellofemoral pain syndrome, lateral patellar malposition, dislocation, chondromalacia patella, patella alta, genu varum, etc. Methodology The present study explores the status of Q angle values among adolescents with short stature and their comparison with age and gender-matched children between 10 and 15 years of age. Results We found a statistically significant difference between the Q angle value in the control group and the male with short stature group aged 14-15 years, with a mean difference of 3.7Ë. However, among females, there was a significant difference between the control group and the short-stature group aged 12-13 and 14-15 years, with a mean difference of 2.8Ë and 2.5Ë, respectively. Implications Early detection and timely remedial measures, e.g., quadriceps strengthening exercises, before skeleton maturity can prevent Q angle-related misalignments and abnormalities in the limb.
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Screening_studies
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Cureus
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2023
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