Ultrasonographic evaluation of Achilles tendon in children with flatfoot: A case-control morphometric study - 09/09/16
Abstract |
Purpose |
The purpose of this study was to investigate whether any relationships exist between the presence of flatfoot and ultrasonographic morphometric findings of Achilles tendon in children.
Materials and methods |
The study included 30 pediatric patients with a mean age of 11.96±2.44 (SD) years (range: 9–16 years) with flexible flatfoot and 29 healthy pediatric controls who were matched for age and served as a control group. Demographic data of both groups such as age, height and weight, and anthropometric measurements including leg length and, length and cross-sectional area of the Achilles tendon on ultrasonography were tabulated. Relationships between the cross-sectional area of Achilles tendon and flatfoot and the other parameters were searched for using backward multiple regression analysis.
Results |
No associations between flatfoot and length and cross-sectional area of the Achilles tendon, age, height, leg and foot length were found. A negative correlation was found between the cross-sectional area of Achilles tendon and presence of flatfoot (Beta=−4.93, P=0.01) and age (Beta=−1.96, P=0.04). A positive correlation was found between the cross-sectional area of Achilles tendon and shoe size (Beta=2.13, P=0.007).
Conclusions |
Flatfoot, shoe size, age and weight must be kept in mind as a clue for a thinner Achilles tendon morphometry which can be a risk factor in lower limb pathologies.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Flexible flatfoot, Achilles tendon, Cross-sectional area, Ultrasonography
Plan
☆ | This manuscript was presented in XXIV International Symposium on Morphological Sciences as poster presentations in Istanbul on 2–6 September, 2015, Turkey. |
Vol 97 - N° 9
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