II. Method
III. Interpretation: Normal Measurement
- Men: 11 to 17 degrees
- Women: 14 to 20 degrees (due to gynecoid Pelvis)
IV. Causes: Increased Q angle
- Knock-Kneed (Genu Valgum)
- Excessive Femoral Anteversion
- Medial Tibial Torsion
- Laterally positioned tibial tuberosity
- Tight lateral Retinaculum
- Weakness of vastus medialis oblique
- High riding Patella (Patella alta)
V. Associated Conditions: Risks associated with increased Q angle
VI. References
- Agliettis (1983) Clin Ortho
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| Concepts | Finding (T033) |
| SnomedCT | 15456004 |
| English | Q angle (knee), Q angle of knee, Q angle of knee (physical finding), angles q, angle q, q angle, Q angle, Q angle (knee) (observable entity) |
| Spanish | ángulo Q (entidad observable), ángulo Q |
