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Foot Problems in Children with Down Syndrome

11 Mar 09
by dsc_staff    5 comments
Foot Problems in Children with Down Syndrome

Children with Down syndrome can experience a wide range of orthopaedic problems due to their loose ligaments and hypotonia. These problems include scoliosis (side-to-side curvature of the spine), joint dislocation, hop and knee cap instability, weak ankles and problems with the feet including flat foot and metatarsus primus varus. Today we are going to have a look at the feet ...

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