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Effect of genu valgum deformity on sacral angle and lumbar range of motion
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Abstract
Background: Genu Valgum is a deformity in which the axial alignment of the lower limb is disturbed with exaggeration of the tibio-femoral angle. Such deformities resolve by themselves during infancy and childhood, but if they persist in adolescent age, there is no chance of resolution and might pose serious problems for the individual in the future. The aim of this study was to determine effect of genu valgum deformity on sacral angle and lumbar range of motion. Subjects and Methodology :Sixty-four female students with bilateral genu valgum participated in the study. They recruited from Deraya University. Their age ranged from 18 to 25 years old, Q angle >20 and BMI{u2265} 30 (kg/m²). X-ray of the lower limbs used for measurement of tibio-femoral angle; in addition, X-ray of lumbosacral spine used for measurement of sacral angle and modified Shobber test used for measurement of lumbar range of motion.Results: However, there was a statistical significant effect of left tibio-femoral angle on sacral angle (p < 0.05), there was no statistical significant effect of right tibiofemoral angle on sacral angle (p > 0.05) and there was a statistical significant effect of right tibio-femoral angle on lumbar range of motion (p < 0.05)