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Relationship between Q-angle and Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
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Patellofemoral pain syndrome is common problem among young and active individuals. The aetiology of PFPS has been attributed to biomechanical abnormalities. Q-angle is an important clinical tool to assess the biomechanics of patellofemoral joint.
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Q-angle-quadriceps Muscle Pull Angle, Pfpspatellofemoral Pain Syndrome
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