creators_name: Patel, BJ
creators_name: Shankar, G
creators_id: gshank2008@gmail.com
editors_name: Kakkilaya, Srinivas
editors_id: Kakkilaya BS
type: journale
datestamp: 2010-09-13 03:56:06
lastmod: 2011-03-11 08:57:41
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title: Correlation between subtalar varus angle and disability in patients with patellofemoral arthritis
ispublished: pub
subjects: OJHAS
full_text_status: public
keywords: Patellofemoral arthritis, Subtalar varus angle, Rear foot, Disability, Osteoarthritis knee
abstract: Aim: To find the correlation between subtalar varus angle & disability in patients with patellofemoral arthritis. Methods: A total of 30 subjects aged (48.86±5.74) referred to the department of physiotherapy, with patellofemoral arthritis and fulfilling the criteria of inclusion were recruited for the study, sampling method being convenient sampling.  Disability score was measured of each patient by WOMAC index (Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Index of Osteoarthritis) disability questionnaire and subtalar varus angle was measured in non weight bearing position in prone lying. Results: Pearson’s correlation coefficient test showed a highly significant (p=0.000) positive correlation (r=0.821) between disability scores and subtalar varus angle. Conclusion: There is a highly significant relation between disabilities due to patellofemoral pain in patellofemoral arthritis patients and sub talar varus angle.
date: 2009-11-15
date_type: published
publication: Online Journal of Health and Allied Sciences
volume: 8
number: 3
publisher: Dr. BS Kakkilaya
refereed: TRUE
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citation:   Patel, BJ and Shankar, G  (2009) Correlation between subtalar varus angle and disability in patients with patellofemoral arthritis.  [Journal (On-line/Unpaginated)]     
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