Radiographic Angular Parameters in Lower Limbs without Knee Osteoarthritis
Author Information
Author(s): Motta Diego Perez da, Silva Larissa da, Kropf Leandro Lemgruber, Cerqueira Fernando dos Santos, Leonetti Bruno Domenico, Cerqueira Flavio dos Santos
Primary Institution: Instituto Nacional de Traumatologia e Ortopedia, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil
Hypothesis
This study aims to demonstrate the radiological angular parameters of a sample of patients treated at our institution and to compare the radiological abnormalities with other classifications or parameters from the literature.
Conclusion
We identified changes in the angular parameters in patients from a reference hospital from the Brazilian Unified Health System which were different from population samples from other countries.
Supporting Evidence
- 70.4% of the analyzed limbs had a neutral axis.
- Varus deviation was observed in 253 cases.
- Type I was the most frequent in the CPAK classification at 44.8%.
Takeaway
The study looked at the angles in the legs of people who don't have knee arthritis and found that their angles are different from those in other countries.
Methodology
We evaluated a sample of patients submitted to panoramic radiographic examinations of the lower limbs, focusing on those without knee osteoarthritis.
Potential Biases
The sample may not represent the general population due to the specific inclusion criteria.
Limitations
The study only included patients over 18 years old without osteoarthritis, and there was significant loss of participants due to poor positioning for radiography.
Participant Demographics
498 males (80.1%) and 123 females (19.9%), mean age 33.4 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.004
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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