Studying the Relationship between Leg Deformities and Patellafemoral Pain Syndrome in Athletes

We examined leg length difference (LLD), varus and valgus knee and foot deformities in athletes with and without patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS). Twenty three healthy participants (seven women and 16 men) and 15 participants (three women and 12 men) with PFPS aged 20-30 participated in the study. Leg length difference, genu varum, genu valgum, foot pronation and flat foot were measured and the groups were compared. No significant differences were found in LLD, genu varum, genu valgum, foot pronation and flat foot between the two groups. Our findings suggest that abnormal biomechanics of lower limb do not increase the risk of PFPS.