Podiatric profile of the Down's syndrome individual

Kt, Mahan; Diamond, E; Brown, Deborah

doi:10.7547/87507315-73-4-173

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“…The neglect of these orthopaedic anomalies negatively influences the motor capabilities of these children 7. A podiatric profile of Down syndrome has been reported in adult individuals 8. Moreover, a study of podiatric problems among children with DS showed several clinical conditions such as pes planus feet, split toenails, fissures and abnormal pressure sites 7.…”

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Early detection of podiatric anomalies in children with Down syndrome

Concolino

Pasquzzi

Capalbo³

et al. 2006

Acta Paediatrica

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Aims: To verify the importance of podiatric evaluation in patients with Down syndrome for the early diagnosis and treatment of minor orthopaedic problems. Methods: Case‐control study of 50 children affected by Down syndrome (aged 4–10 y) without major orthopaedic malformations compared to 100 healthy children. A complete podiatric examination was performed on all patients and controls. Results: Children with Down syndrome showed several orthopaedic anomalies including bony deformity of the forefoot (90%), flat foot (60%), isolated calcaneal valgus (24%), knee valgus (22%) and pronated flat foot (16%). These abnormalities were responsible for postural alterations as confirmed by baropodometric examination. Conclusion: The data demonstrated a greater incidence of minor orthopaedic alterations and suggest the necessity of regular podiatric examinations in the follow‐up of this syndrome.

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Early detection of podiatric anomalies in children with Down syndrome

Concolino

Pasquzzi

Capalbo³

et al. 2006

Acta Paediatrica

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“…There are a number of medical problems that are associated with the syndrome, including obesity, muscular hypotonia, ligament laxity and orthopaedic problems (Shumway-Cook & Woollacott 1985;Aruin et al 1996), which lead to experiencing a wide range of other complications: scoliosis, joint dislocation, hip and knee cap instability, weak ankles and feet problems. These abnormalities are responsible for postural and gait alterations widely documented by the literature (Mahan et al 1983;Caselli et al 1991;Caird et al 2006;Concolino et al 2006;Galli et al 2008;Mik et al 2008;Agiovlasitis et al 2009;Cimolin et al 2010Cimolin et al , 2011Weijerman & de Winter 2010;Steingass et al 2011).…”

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“…A need for careful surveillance of foot development during childhood and adolescence has been recognised in DS, to help reduce the risk of mobility impairment in adulthood and minimise possible consequences originating from such issues (Mahan et al . ).…”

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“…These abnormalities are responsible for postural and gait alterations widely documented by the literature (Mahan et al . ; Caselli et al . ; Caird et al .…”

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“…Individuals with flat feet demonstrate several biomechanical inefficiencies in the foot and ankle, as well as a variety of gait abnormalities. A need for careful surveillance of foot development during childhood and adolescence has been recognised in DS, to help reduce the risk of mobility impairment in adulthood and minimise possible consequences originating from such issues (Mahan et al 1983).…”

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