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The Influence of Tibial Tuberosity-trochlear Groove Distance on Development of Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome.

Mohammad Naghi Tahmasebi, Leila Aghaghazvini, Seyed Shahin Mirkarimi, Mohamad J Zehtab, Hossein Sheidaie, Arash Sharafatvaziri

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Background: Tibial tuberosity-trochlear groove distance (TT-TGD) measurements play a decisive role in evaluating patellofemoral joint disorders. However, the prevalence of pathological TT-TGD among patients with patellofemoral pain remains unclear. The purpose of this study was to compare the size of TT-TGD among patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) and those with no history of patellofemoral pain. Methods: A total of 100 cases participated in this case-control study, among whom 53 individuals were in the case group and 47 individuals were in the control group. TT-TGD was measured by magnetic resonance imaging. Results: ). Among patients, we had totally 34 patients with TT-TG equal or lower than 13 (64.2%) and in 18 patients, it was higher than 13 (34%). Conclusion: ). An increase in TT-TGD can be considered one of the factors behind the development of PFPS.

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Background: Tibial tuberosity-trochlear groove distance (TT-TGD) measurements play a decisive role in evaluating patellofemoral joint disorders. However, the prevalence of pathological TT-TGD among patients with patellofemoral pain remains unclear. The purpose of this study was to compare the size of TT-TGD among patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) and those with no history of patellofemoral pain. Methods: A total of 100 cases participated in this case-control study, among whom 53 individuals were in the case group and 47 individuals were in the control group. TT-TGD was measured by magnetic resonance imaging. Results: ). Among patients, we had totally 34 patients with TT-TG equal or lower than 13 (64.2%) and in 18 patients, it was higher than 13 (34%). Conclusion: ). An increase in TT-TGD can be considered one of the factors behind the development of PFPS.

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Background: Tibial tuberosity-trochlear groove distance (TT-TGD) measurements play a decisive role in evaluating patellofemoral joint disorders. However, the prevalence of pathological TT-TGD among patients with patellofemoral pain remains unclear. The purpose of this study was to compare the size of TT-TGD among patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) and those with no history of patellofemoral pain. Methods: A total of 100 cases participated in this case-control study, among whom 53 individuals were in the case group and 47 individuals were in the control group. TT-TGD was measured by magnetic resonance imaging. Results: ). Among patients, we had totally 34 patients with TT-TG equal or lower than 13 (64.2%) and in 18 patients, it was higher than 13 (34%). Conclusion: ). An increase in TT-TGD can be considered one of the factors behind the development of PFPS.

Key concepts: Patellofemoral pain syndrome, Tibial tuberosity, Medicine, Patellofemoral joint, Magnetic resonance imaging, Patella, Physical therapy, Orthodontics

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