Effect of neonatal posture on later lower limb rotation and gait in premature infants

K. Katz*, R. Krikler, E. Wielunsky, P. Merlob

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Abstract

The rotational profile of 265 children age 4-8 years who were born at the gestational age of ≤ 30 weeks and were nursed prone for several months after birth showed a marked outtoeing gait up to the age of 6 years. Their positive thigh-foot angles were significantly higher than those of the general population. These angles indicate that their outtoeing gaits were caused by marked external tibial rotation.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)520-522
Number of pages3
JournalJournal of Prosthetics and Orthotics
Volume11
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - 1991
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Gait
  • Lower limb rotation
  • Posture
  • Premature infant

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