Open AccessPrevalence and structure of foot deformities in primary school children
Author(s) -
N. I. Averyanova,
Н И Аверьянова,
V. V. Pristupova,
V. V. Pristupova,
Anna Semerikova,
Anna Semerikova,
I. L. Starkova,
I. L. Starkova
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
permskij medicinskij žurnal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2687-1408
pISSN - 0136-1449
DOI - 10.17816/pmj36633-40
Subject(s) - medicine , foot (prosody) , deformity , foot deformity , pes planus , pediatrics , physical therapy , orthodontics , surgery , complication , philosophy , linguistics
Aim. To study the prevalence and structure of deformity of the foot in primary school children (pupils of the 1st- 4th grades).
Materials and methods. The study involved 277 children aged 7-10 years. The main method of investigation used was computed plantography by means of electronic baropodometer PadProfessional.
Results. Deformity of the foot was detected in 58% of children 65.3% of boys and 52.3% of girls (p 0.05). The following pathology was revealed: platypodia, increase in the load on the calcaneal part of the foot and malposition of the foot. The most common pathology was platypodia diagnosed in 28.2% of children.
Conclusions. High prevalence of foot deformities requires their early diagnosis and correction as well as improvement of parents knowledge regarding this problem.