Frequency of Genu Valgum and Genu Varum and its Association with Age, Gender, BMI andKnee Angular Deformities in Young Adults.
Abstract
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Genu valgum is a skeletal disorder characterized by the inward alignment of the
knee joint and outward deviation of the femur and tibia, leading to lateral mechanical axis changes and associated
pain. Genu varum is a deformity where the lower leg bows inward, giving the leg an archer's bow appearance.
The prevalence of genu valgum varies across different populations. : Our aim is to check the association between
age, gender, BMI, and the frequency of knee angular deformities (Genu Valgum and Genu Varum) in young
adults.
METHODOLOGY: Three hundred and nine young adults who routinely \came to their university at Green International,
Comsats, Superior, University of Lahore and University of Management and Technology were examined
in this cross-sectional investigation. With a mean age of 27.5 ± 4.611 years, it was discovered that the participants'
age, gender, BMI and knee angular deformities are associated with genu varum and genu valgum.
RESULTS: This study concluded that the frequency of genu varum is 35.27% and genu valgum is 34.95% in
significant association with age, gender, BMI, and knee angular deformities. The correlation between genu
valgum and genu varum with age, gender, BMI, and knee angular deformities in young adults is entirely independent
of the age and gender.
CONCLUSION: The correlation between genu valgum and genu varum with age, gender, BMI, and knee angular
deformities in young adults is entirely independent of the age and gender.
KEYWORDS: Q-angle, Genu Valgum, Genu Varum, BMI, Inteknee distance, Intermalleolar distance.
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