Functional Adaptation of the Calcaneus in Historical Foot Binding.

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Abstract

[Indexed for MEDLINE] 7. Int Orthop. 2020 Jun;44(6):1169-1175. doi: 10.1007/s00264-020-04568-z. Epub 2020 Apr 23. Foot and ankle abnormalities among a cohort of Nigerian school children: an epidemiological study. Bafor A(1), Chibuzom CN(2). Author information: (1)Department of Orthopaedics & Trauma, University of Benin Teaching Hospital, PMB1111, Benin City, Nigeria. anirejuoritse.bafor@uniben.edu. (2)Department of Orthopaedics & Trauma, University of Benin Teaching Hospital, PMB1111, Benin City, Nigeria. PURPOSE: Foot and ankle problems in children are a common cause for paediatric orthopaedic referrals. There is a variation in the reported epidemiology of foot and ankle abnormalities across the globe. The prevalence in our locality was unknown. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence pattern of foot and ankle problems in our locality as well as compare with patterns from other geographical locations to determine the presence or otherwise, of differences among varying populations. METHODS: One thousand seven hundred and fifty-eight Nigerian primary school children aged between five and 13 years were clinically evaluated, checking for weight, height and calculation of BMI. The heel axis angle and hallux angle were measured clinically while determination of flatfeet or high arched feet was made from analysis of foot imprints. RESULTS: Hindfoot valgus was the commonest abnormality of the foot and ankle in this population with a prevalence of 34.2% and predominantly in females and older children, while hallux valgus and a high arched foot were the least common abnormalities at 0.6 and 0.7% prevalence rates, respectively. We found no statistically significant relationship between BMI and hindfoot valgus. CONCLUSION: Hindfoot valgus is the commonest foot and ankle abnormality among primary school children in our locality. DOI: 10.1007/s00264-020-04568-z