出版社:ISLAMIC WORLD Network for Environmental Science and Technology
摘要:The object of this study is Determination of knee alignment index (genu valgum & genu varum) in deferent age's group for men in Mazandaran province. Objective: In this regard, we have selected 250 teste randomly among peoples by health lower body structure, in geographical region of 5 in Mazandaran (north, south, east, west and center) and 5 different age levels of 9-14, 15-24, 25-44, 45-64, and 65 years old and higher has been tested. In this study, according to knee examination Performa in genu valgum & genu varum knee examination, we have used of intermalleolar distance and intercondylar distance. The basic examination instrument is: Verner caliper made up of USA by 0.02 mm exactness and side instrument includes: transformed caliper and scaled blade of internal measurement. Datum’ analysis has been done by emphasis on determining the mean and standard deviation in age groups and confidence interval of 95% by the aid of SPSS18 software. Results: Based on study findings, IM.IC index for boys 9-14 years old is 0.12±0.85 cm. IM.IC index for boys in 15-24 years old is 1.52±1.90 cm. IM.IC index for the men in 25-44 years old is 1.32±1.96 cm. IM.IC index for the men in 45-64 years old is 1.17±2.13 cm. IM.IC index for the men in 65years old and higher is 2.83±2.96 cm. Conclusion: The result showed men gradually increase genu varum by increasing the age.