Development of Tibiofemoral Angle in Korean Children

Yoo, Jae Ho; Choi, In Ho; Cho, Tae Joon; Chung, Chin Youb; Yoo, Won Joon

doi:10.3346/jkms.2008.23.4.714

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“…This was comparable with the maximal valgus values described by Oginni et al 11 in Nigerian children (-7.1° ( sd 1.4)) and by Yoo et al 12 in Korean children (7.8°). However, Chinese, Turkish and Saudi children had higher peak valgus values of 8°, 9.6° to 9.8° and 9.46° ( sd 0.85), respectively.…”

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Clinical tibiofemoral angle in south Indian children

Mathew

Madhuri

2013

Bone & Joint Research

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ObjectivesThe development of tibiofemoral angle in children has shown ethnic variations. However this data is unavailable for our population.MethodsWe measured the tibiofemoral angle (TFA) and intercondylar and intermalleolar distances in 360 children aged between two and 18 years, dividing them into six interrupted age group intervals: two to three years; five to six years; eight to nine years; 11 to 12 years; 14 to 15 years; and 17 to 18 years. Each age group comprised 30 boys and 30 girls. Other variables recorded included standing height, sitting height, weight, thigh length, leg length and length of the lower limb.ResultsChildren aged two to three years had a valgus angulation with a mean TFA of 1.8° (sd 0.65) in boys and 2.45° (sd 0.87) in girls. Peak valgus was seen in the five- to six-year age group, with mean TFAs of 6.7° (sd 1.3) and 7.25° (sd 0.64) for boys and girls, respectively. From this age the values gradually declined to a mean of 3.18° (sd 1.74) and 4.43° (sd 0.68) for boys and girls, respectively, at 17 to 18 years. Girls showed a higher valgus angulation than boys at all age groups.ConclusionThis study defines the normal range of the TFA in south Indian boys and girls using an easy and reliable technique of measurement with a standardised custom-made goniometer.Cite this article: Bone Joint Res 2013;2:155–61.

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Clinical tibiofemoral angle in south Indian children

Mathew

Madhuri

2013

Bone & Joint Research

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“…However, the age ranges at which these phases come in children has been found to be different in children with different ethnic groups [3,4,[9][10][11].…”

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Normal development of the knee angle in healthy Indian children: A clinical study of 215 children

Saini

Bali

Sheth

et al. 2010

Journal of Children's Orthopaedics

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The overall pattern of development might be slightly different in Indian children, especially in Indian girls, with early reversal of physiological varus (<2 years of age) and a late peak of maximal valgus at the knee (6 years of age). Varus after 3 years seems atypical for Indian children. We provide an elaborate set of data for the mean TFA of different age groups and believe that this data could be of potential benefit to the physicians while evaluating lower limb alignment in Indian children aged 2-15 years.

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“…4,6,16,23,24 The average TFA value at the age of 7-8 years is 4-8°, 6,16 and if it is ≥8°, it should be considered abnormal and further evaluation should be necessary. 16 In our study in first study period children had essentially higher TFA values in all six measurement points, which might be explained by obesity, height, and increased tone and stiffness of m. tensor fascia latae.…”

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Development of garment with elastic straps and pressure applicator in mechanotherapy to correct children’s genu valgum

Tamm

Linkberg

Vaher

et al. 2018

IPMRJ

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Objective: Genu valgum (GV), also known as valgus knee, or knock-knee, is a common orthopaedic condition in growing children. Physiological genu valgum have intermalleolar distance of up to 8 cm, the greatest distance being observed between 3 and 4 years, disappearing gradually after the age of 7-8 years. If the longitudinal axis of the knee joint is not aligned by then, physiotherapeutic intervention is called for. Aim:The aim of our study was to determine if garment with elastic straps and pressure applicator could be used in mechanotherapy to correct children's excessive GV. Methods:The study has lasted last 6 years and there has been three study periods. In all study-periods, practical part lasted six months. Inclusion criterias were: subjects were not involved in physical therapy and did not wear orthoses during the study. Once in every month myometric values (tone, biomechanical and viscoelastic properties of m. sartorius, tensor fasciae latae, semitendinosus, tibialis anterior, gastrocnemius caput mediale, m. peroneus longus) were determined with MyotonPro (Myoton AS, Estonia); anthropometric (height, body mass, intermalleolar distance), and goniometric (tibiofemoral angle) parameters were measured according to the standard technique. During the last three months children didn't wear garment and final measurement was done to evaluate long term effect of garment. Individual analysis was carried out to evaluate the results. Results:After wearing the garments with pressure and elastic components the changes in the lower limb joint alignment and biomechanical parameters promoted the correction of GV position. Three months after the wearing period the changes occurred the worsening of GV position, which indicates that the muscles could not maintain the condition achieved by wearing the garment. Conclusion:The relationship between applied mechano therapeutic stimulus and changes in the lower limb joint alignment and changes of the biomechanical parameters are individual. Study continues with upgrading a device where a new solution is found using digital technology to measure tensile strength at a desired period.

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Development of Tibiofemoral Angle in Korean Children

Cited by 40 publications

References 9 publications

Clinical tibiofemoral angle in south Indian children

Clinical tibiofemoral angle in south Indian children

Normal development of the knee angle in healthy Indian children: A clinical study of 215 children

Development of garment with elastic straps and pressure applicator in mechanotherapy to correct children’s genu valgum

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