The prevalence of genu varum and genu valgum in primary school children in Iran 2003-2004. | Journal of Medical Science 2005

Author(s)

Mahmoud Karimi-Mobarake Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Division of Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy, Kerman Medical Sciences University, Kerman, Iran

Alireza Kashefipour Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Division of Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy, Kerman Medical Sciences University, Kerman, Iran

Zahra Yousfnejad Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Division of Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy, Kerman Medical Sciences University, Kerman, Iran

Abstract

The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of genu varum (GVR) and genu valgum (GVL) in Iranian primary school children. Three thousands children, age between 7 to 11, were selected by multistage random sampling from primary school in Kerman Iran. For evaluating of GVR and GVL intercondylar and intermalleolar distance were measured and angle deformities were cleared from data. The prevalence of GVR was 7.9% (238 cases) and GVL was 2% (59 cases). GVR in boys was twice than girls but GVL in girls was 3 times more than boys. There was not any significant difference at age group and angle deformities. Present data showed GVR and GVL was more frequent in girls. Differentiation of pathologic from physiologic conditions is important in growth of children.

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Page(s) 52-54

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Published Journal: Journal of Medical Science, Volume: 5, Issue: 1, Year: 2005

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