Medizinische Universität Graz Austria/Österreich - Forschungsportal - Medical University of Graz
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Schranz, C; Belohlavek, T; Sperl, M; Kraus, T; Svehlik, M.
Does femoral anteversion and internally rotated gait correlate in subjects with patellofemoral instability?
Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon). 2021; 84:105333
Doi: 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2021.105333
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- Führende Autor*innen der Med Uni Graz
- Schranz Christian
- Co-Autor*innen der Med Uni Graz
- Kraus Tanja
- Sperl Matthias
- Svehlik Martin
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- Abstract:
- BACKGROUND: Patellar instability is a considerable problem that leads to pain and anxiety during simple functional tasks. Femoral derotational osteotomy has become a common surgical procedure to improve patella mechanics, stability and loading. However, it remains unclear if static (MRI measured) femoral anteversion is sufficient to capture the dynamic femoral rotation during walking and represents a good indication for the surgical procedure. This research investigates the relationship between static femoral anteversion and internally rotated gait in adolescents with patellofemoral instability. METHODS: This retrospective study included 30 adolescents with recurrent patella instability (minimum three patella dislocations) aged 12 to 18 years (28 female/2 male; 22 unilateral/8 bilateral). All participants were assessed with 3D gait analysis and the femoral anteversion was examined using a rotational MRI. Multiple kinematic parameter were correlated with the ipsilateral femoral anteversion and tibia torsion using the Pearson coefficient. FINDINGS: The correlation between parameters of dynamic hip rotation (e.g. maximum and mean internal hip rotation in stance and swing) and MRI measured femoral anteversion (mean 26.5° ± 9°) was weak and did not reach statistical significance. We found 47% (14 out of 30) subjects with increased femoral anteversion but normal hip rotation in stance. INTERPRETATION: There was no relationship between increased femoral anteversion and dynamic hip rotation. Consequently, femoral anteversion should not be used as the only indication for femoral derotational osteotomy. Three-dimensional gait analysis might be necessary to assess the appropriate surgical intervention in adolescents with patello femoral instability.
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- Femoral anteversion
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