Reliability and Validity of the Surgimap Software for Measuring Quadriceps Angle in Healthy Subjects

The purpose of this study is to investigate the intra- and inter-rater reliability and concurrent validity of surgimap software for measuring the Q angle Surgimap (Nemaris Inc, New York, NY, USA) is a dedicated spine measurement and surgical planning software which is used in both the research works and the clinical rehabilitation. Q angle is considered to be an index of the vector for action of the patellar tendon and extensors mechanism which is highly affects the patellofemoral joint dysfunction and foot mechanics.

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Key information

Conditions

Reliability and Validity

Age range

18 year–25 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Faculty of physical therapy, Cairo University

Giza, 11432, Egypt

About this study

specialised software for assessing the sagittal plane has arisen. Digital measuring software of many types has been proved to be faster, more accurate, more precise, and less variable than manual procedures. Angle measurement software is available in different formats and applications. Surgimap is another programme used for measuring angles. The current software has proven to be a godsend and is currently being used in the medical industry to measure joint angles especially the spine alignment. The programme is also used for scientific reasons, such as digital photo analysis. A recent study discovered that Surgimap software is a viable approach for evaluating spinal postural angles in teenagers from varied standing position perspectives using digital pictures.

As there a lack of knowledge about the reliability and validity of the surgimap software to measure the Q- angle. Therefore, The study will investigate the inter-rater, intra-rater reliability and concurrent validity of the surgimap software for measuring the Q-angle.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Both male & female
Aged 18:25
BMI 18.5: 25
Normal foot posture as assessed by foot posture index.

Exclusion criteria

Subjects who have operations in the knee joint
Subjects who have traumatic knee injury
High arched or low arched foot.

Treatment and study plan

Surgimap soft ware

Other

20 healthy subjects will be recruited in the study, the q angle will be measured using goniometer and surgimap soft ware, 3 examiners will measure the q angles for the same individuals to check the inter rater reliability, and the test will be repeated after 2 days by the same examiners to check the intra rater reliability

Primary outcomes

The inter-rater, intra-rater reliability and concurrent validity of the surgimap software for measuring the Q-angle.

Time frame: 3 months

the accuracy and consistency of surgimap software for measuring the q angle

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Cairo University

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Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2023
Primary completion: 2024
Study completion: 2024
First posted: Aug 24, 2023
Registry last updated: Feb 20, 2024

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