The association between tibial torsion and knee joint pathology.
To study the association of tibial torsion with knee joint pathology, measurements have been made using a simple tropometer suitable for use in an outpatient clinic. Patient measurements in 11 diagnostic groups were compared with a control group. Two groups differed significantly from the controls. Those patients with patellofemoral instability had greater than normal external tibial torsion, whereas patients with pan-articular osteoarthrosis of the knee had reduced external torsion or true internal torsion. Abnormal torsion causes a gait adaptation, thus affecting external loading on the knee joint, which in turn may lead to osteoarthrosis.
Turner
M S
MS
Dundee Royal Infirmary, Angus, Scotland.
D000328:Adult; D001699:Biometry / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D016916:Joint Deformities, Acquired / Q000503:physiopathology*; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000503:physiopathology; D007719:Knee Joint / Q000503:physiopathology*; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000503:physiopathology; D010007:Osteochondritis / Q000503:physiopathology; D013977:Tibia / Q000503:physiopathology*; D014102:Torsion Abnormality