Frequency of feet deformities in pupils attending junior grades of elementary school.
The examination of feet by plantograph was performed in 552 pupils of first, second and fourth grades of elementary school "Harmani II" in Bihać. Examination revealed 201 children (36,42%) with satisfactory condition (pedes recti) while 351 pupils were diagnosed with certain form of feet deformity. Frequencies of feet deformities in girls are 60,00% in first, 65,19% in second and 66,30% in fourth grade. Average frequency of feet deformities in the examined girls is 64,90%. Pedes plani was found in 24,91% pupils. Frequencies of feet deformities in boys are 61,29% in first, 65,54% in second and 52,54% in fourth grade. Average frequency of feet deformities in the examined boys is 62,17%. Pedes plani is the most frequent deformity (23,83%).
Kendić
Sulejman
S
High Medical School University of Bihać, Kulina bana 2, 77000 Bihać, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Skender
Nijaz
N
Catović
Amra
A
Celes
Naim
N
Dupljak
Indira
I
Catović
Sejdo
S
D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D005530:Foot Deformities / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology*; D005532:Foot Deformities, Congenital / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012574:Schools; D012737:Sex Factors; D013334:Students; D016138:Walking