Assessment of The Foot Arch and Quality of Life in Children with Down Syndrome
(2023). Assessment of The Foot Arch and Quality of Life in Children with Down Syndrome. EKB Journal Management System, 92(1), 5830-5835. doi: 10.21608/ejhm.2023.309932
. "Assessment of The Foot Arch and Quality of Life in Children with Down Syndrome". EKB Journal Management System, 92, 1, 2023, 5830-5835. doi: 10.21608/ejhm.2023.309932
(2023). 'Assessment of The Foot Arch and Quality of Life in Children with Down Syndrome', EKB Journal Management System, 92(1), pp. 5830-5835. doi: 10.21608/ejhm.2023.309932
Assessment of The Foot Arch and Quality of Life in Children with Down Syndrome. EKB Journal Management System, 2023; 92(1): 5830-5835. doi: 10.21608/ejhm.2023.309932

Assessment of The Foot Arch and Quality of Life in Children with Down Syndrome

The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine
Article 56, Volume 92, Issue 1, July 2023, Page 5830-5835  XML PDF (616.5 K)
Document Type: Original Article
DOI: 10.21608/ejhm.2023.309932
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Abstract
Background: Down syndrome is a genetic condition that has an impact on a person's health and development on many levels, including their feet. Children with Down syndrome frequently have flat feet and other foot deformities, which can make walking painful, uncomfortable, and challenging. Objective: The aim of the current study was to evaluate the foot alignment and its impact on quality of life in children with Down syndrome. Subjects and methods: This retrospective study included a total of 40children with Down syndrome from both genders with ages ranged from 8 to12 years old recruited from Alfolk Charity Institution, Outpatient Clinic, Intellectual Educational Schools, in Al Gharbia and Cairo Governorates. Foot arch angels were assessed by X-ray radiological assessment whereas; health status for children with foot and ankle problem, Quality of life of children with Down syndrome were assessed by the Oxford ankle foot questionnaire. Results: There was a significant increase in Talo-calcneal angle of the right foot of study group compared to the reference value (p = 0.001).There was a significant increase in Talo-calcneal angle of the left foot of study group compared to the reference value (p = 0.001).There was a significant increase in Bohler's angle of the right foot of study group compared to the reference value (p = 0.001).There was a significant increase in Bohler's angle of the left foot of study group compared to the reference value (p = 0.02).There was a significant decrease in school & play score of study group compared to the reference value (p = 0.001). Conclusion: This study concluded that children with Down syndrome haveproblems in their feet that affect directly their quality of life.
 
 
Keywords
Down syndrome; foot arch; X-ray; Quality of life
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