What method is used to assess Genu Varum or Genu Valgum?

Measuring the Q-angle is the method used to assess Genu Varum and Genu Valgum. The Q-angle, or quadriceps angle, is formed by the intersection of two lines: one from the anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS) to the midpoint of the patella and the other from the midpoint of the patella to the tibial tuberosity. A larger Q-angle may indicate conditions such as genu valgum (knock-knees), where the knees angle inward, while a smaller Q-angle may be associated with genu varum (bow-leggedness), where the knees bow outward.

This assessment provides valuable information about the alignment of the knee and the biomechanics involved, which can influence both gait and overall lower extremity function. Other methods mentioned, such as lateral tilts, Appley's compression, and the Thessaly test, are used in different contexts, often related to other knee injuries or assessments, but they do not specifically target the assessment of genu varum or genu valgum.