Abstract:Chronological changes of the axis of the lower extremities in 96 children from 3 to 5 years old were studied. Distance between medial condyles or medial malleoli and Carter's index of joint laxity were physically examined and the following angles were roentgenographically examined; (1) femoro-tibial angle (PTA), (2) femora-vary (PV), (3) tibia-vara (TV), (4) proximal tibial metaphysealdiaphyseal angle (TMDA), and (5) distal tibial metaphyseal diaphyseal angle (TMDAD).Results were as follows; 1, PTA was the mos… Show more
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