Title of article
The angular profile of the knee in Iranian children: A clinical evaluation
Author/Authors
Heshmatipour, Mojtaba Department of Physical Therapy - School of Rehabilitation, Isfahan University of Medical sciences, Isfahan , Taghi Karimi, Mohammad Department of Physical Therapy - School of Rehabilitation, Isfahan University of Medical sciences, Isfahan
Pages
6
From page
1430
To page
1435
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Intercondylar (IC) and intermalleolar (IM) distance measurements are appropriate modalities for screening
angular deformities but the values are not the same in all ethnics. This study was conducted to assess the mean values
and normal limits of IC and IM distances in Iranian children.
METHODS: A total of 2268 children aged eight to eleven years were recruited in this research project. The IC and IM
distances were measured and recorded according to a special procedure in standing and supine positions.
RESULTS: The mean values of IC distance were 2.4 ± 6.05 and 3.83 ± 8.1 mm in supine and standing positions, respectively,
while the corresponding IM distances were 5.63 ± 10.74 and 7.51 ± 11.22 mm. There was no significant difference
among the age groups. Moreover, the mean values of these parameters did not differ significantly between two
genders.
Keywords
Intercondylar Distance , Intermalleolar Distance , Knee , Genu Varum , Genu Valgum
Journal title
Astroparticle Physics
Serial Year
2011
Record number
2446024
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