ASSOCIATION OF PES PLANUS WITH GENU VALGUM IN THE ADULT POPULATION OF KARACHI

Background:  Pes planus (flat foot) along with genu valgum (knock knees) represent frequent musculoskeletal deformities that may greatly affect lower limb mechanics as well as general quality of life. These conditions are researched on occasions in some pediatric populations. Few details are known about their relation with young adults. To make decent management systems, you have to understand how the link is made. Objective:  To determine the association of pes planus with genu valgum in adult population of Karachi. Methodology:  This current study is a cross-sectional one with 207 participants aged 18-26 at Bahria University Health Sciences Campus, Jinnah Sindh Medical University and Ziauddin University. The wet footprint test was used to widely categorize the foot arch type and the Q angle at the knee joint was likewise measured using a goniometer. Statistical analysis was then fully done in order to fully compare pes planus with genu valgum by using chi square test. Results:  The research showed for a clear link between flat feet and into knock knees. Notably, full correlation of 81.8% was observed in patients through right foot pes planus who had unilateral as well as bilateral genu valgum; for cases through bilateral pes planus 63.6% (p = 0.029 and p = 0.047 respectively). Conclusion:  These results suggest a link between flat feet and knock knees in young adults, implying that pes planus can worsen knee alignment problems. These results underscore the importance of early identification. They also underscore the importance of intervention for people susceptible to developing these conditions.Targeted strategies, like orthotic control along with physical therapy, might improve results as well as increase general lower limb health.