Foot Deformities
Conditions
Brief summary
The aim of the study is to determine the prevalence of foot deformities among adolescents and associated factors such as age, sex, and pain. This includes identifying the types and degrees of deformities present, assessing their impact on adolescents' health, and examining how these deformities may influence daily activities
Detailed description
Foot deformities are common musculoskeletal conditions affecting children and adolescents worldwide, with a wide range of causes and clinical presentations. These deformities can result from congenital abnormalities, developmental changes, trauma, neuromuscular disorders, or secondary complications of systemic diseases such as diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis(1,2). Flatfoot, hallux valgus, pes cavus, and clubfoot are among the most frequently encountered types, each with distinct etiologies and clinical features Data will be collected by self-administered structured questionnaire. The aim of the study and the way of filling the questionnaire will be explained in each classroom to the students, and then he fills the questionnaire by himself.
Interventions
OTHERPrevalence of foot deformities
Prevalence of foot deformities among adolescents in Egyptian population
Sponsors
Assiut University
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
12 Years to 18 Years
Inclusion criteria
* Adolescents aged 12-18 years. * Willingness to participate and provide informed consent (from both the participant and guardian). * Ability to stand and walk without assistance for the physical examination.
Exclusion criteria
* Adolescents with a history of major lower limb surgery or amputation. * Those with severe neurological disorders affecting gait or foot structure (e.g., cerebral palsy, spina bifida). * Individuals unable to cooperate with the examination due to cognitive or psychiatric disorders. * Presence of acute foot trauma or infection at the time of assessment.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Prevalence of foot deformities among adolescents in Egyptian population | Baseline | Prevalence of foot deformities among adolescents, categorized by type (e.g., flatfoot, hallux valgus, pes cavus, clubfoot). |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Association between foot deformities and demographic factors (age, sex). | Baseline | Correlation between foot deformities and subjective symptoms (pain, difficulty walking). Impact of foot deformities on daily activities and quality of life. |
Contacts
CONTACTMohammed Abdelal Farrag abdelmontaleb
CONTACTAmraboelfadle Elsayed Mohammed
Outcome results
None listed