Case studies

Question 1

5yr old W sitting, flat feet, knock knees

Low muscle tone
DCD

Answer 1

Observe gait
-Foot progression angle, N= -5 med-20 external rot

Observe stance
-alignment of patella, medial malleoli and femur

Hip rotation for femoral anteversion

thigh foot angle for tibial torsion

Metatarsus adductus

Intermalleous (genu valgum)

Intercondylar (geni varum= bow leg)

Pes planus Differenzial diagnosis
(high arch no flexibility= caves (spina bif), rigid foot= CP or Congenital variable talus)