A new and simple method for patellar height measurement: Fibula-condyle-patella angle
Fatih Günaydin1
, Öner Kilinç1, Mahmud Aydin2
1Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Mersin City Training and Research Hospital, Mersin, Türkiye
2Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Haseki Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye
Keywords: Insall-Salvati, patella alta, patella baja, patellar height, patellofemoral pain, plateau-patella angle.
Abstract
Objectives: This study aims to evaluate the inter-observer reliability of fibula-condyle-patella angle measurements and to compare it with other measurement techniques.
Patients and methods: Between January 01, 2023 and January 31, 2023, a total of 108 patients (20 males, 88 females; mean age: 47.5±12.0 years; range, 18 to 72 years) who underwent X-rays using the fibula-condyle-patella angle, Insall-Salvati, Caton-Deschamps, Blackburne-Pell, and plateau-patella angle (PPA) methods were retrospectively analyzed. Knee lateral radiographs taken in at least 30 degrees of flexion and appropriate rotation were scanned. All measurements were made by two orthopedic surgeons who were blinded to measurement methods.
Results: Right knee patellar height measurements were conducted in 56 patients, while left knee patellar heights were assessed in 52 patients. The highest inter-observer concordance was found in the fibula-condyle-patella angle. The second highest concordance was found in the Insall-Salvati. The highest concordance correlation was found with PPA in the measurements of both researchers.
Conclusion: The fibula-condyle-patella angle is a reliable technique with a good inter-observer reliability for measuring patellar height. We believe that this study will inspire future research to establish comprehensive reference values for clinical applications.
Citation: Günaydin F, Kilinç Ö, Aydin M. A new and simple method for patellar height measurement: Fibula-condyle-patella angle. Jt Dis Relat Surg 2024;35(2):1-6. doi: 10.52312/jdrs.2024.1553.