CORRELAÇÃO DO VALGO DINÂMICO DO JOELHO COM A FRAQUEZA DO COMPLEXO PÓSTERO-LATERAL DO QUADRIL

Abstract

Dynamic knee valgus is characterized by excess adduction, internal hip rotation, contralateral pelvic drop, knee rotation, and foot pronation. It is believed that this biomechanical alteration is directly influenced by the weakness of the posterolateral hip complex. This study aims to analyze a possible correlation between the weakness of the posterolateral muscle complex of the hip and the appearance of dynamic valgus. This is a qualitative literature review of articles published from 2010 to 2022. The stability of the posterolateral hip complex acts by maintaining the alignment and biomechanical integrity of the lower limbs, preventing dynamic valgus and knee injuries during movement. However, the weakness of the posterolateral hip musculature cannot be considered the only etiological factor for the emergence of dynamic knee valgus, considering that this biomechanical alteration affects the knee, which is an intermediate joint of the lower limb that is influenced by multiple factors. proximal and distal that may be associated with lower limb misalignment.