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[Lower limb morphotypes. A clinical study in 1401 children]

M Jacquemier1, J L Jouve, M T Jimeno

  • 1Service de Chirurgie Orthopédique Pédiatrique, Hôpital d'enfants de la Timone, Marseille, France.

Revue De Chirurgie Orthopedique Et Reparatrice De L'Appareil Moteur
|January 1, 1997
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This study identified four lower limb morphotypes in children aged 2-13 years, based on femoral anteversion and tibial torsion. These findings help distinguish normal from pathologic gait patterns in children.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric orthopedics
  • Biomechanics
  • Developmental anatomy

Context:

  • Lower limb morphology in children is crucial for understanding gait development.
  • Femoral anteversion and tibial torsion are key components of lower limb alignment.
  • Variations in these parameters can impact gait patterns and potentially indicate pathology.

Purpose:

  • To analyze the distribution of femoral anteversion and tibial torsion in children from birth to ten years of age.
  • To identify distinct lower limb morphotypes based on these rotational parameters.
  • To establish normative data for pediatric lower limb alignment.

Summary:

  • A cohort of 1,401 children aged 2-13 years underwent clinical assessment.
  • Measurements included foot progression angle, hindfoot alignment, knee position, femoral anteversion, and tibial torsion.

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  • Analysis revealed four distinct morphotypes of femoral anteversion and tibial torsion in healthy children.

    • Impact:

    • The identified morphotypes provide a framework for classifying pediatric lower limb alignment.
    • Understanding age-related changes in lower limb orientation is essential.
    • This research aids in differentiating normal developmental variations from pathological gait conditions, guiding clinical diagnosis and management.