scholarly journals SUBTALAR JOINT IN NEUTRAL AND RELAXED POSITIONS FOR EVALUATION OF MEDIAL LONGITUDINAL ARCH

2021 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 177-180
Author(s):  
ANDRÉ SETTI PERSIANE ◽  
DAIANE MAGALHÃES GOMES NEGRÃO ◽  
RAONE DALTRO PARAGUASSU ALVES ◽  
DIEGO GALACE DE FREITAS ◽  
CLÁUDIO CAZARINI JÚNIOR ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Subtalar Joint ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Medial Longitudinal Arch ◽  
Strongly Correlated ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Moderate Correlation ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Level Of Evidence ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Longitudinal Arch

ABSTRACT Objective: The medial longitudinal arch is the main structure of load bearing and shock absorption of the foot. The evaluation of medial longitudinal arch, such as the navicular height, the medial longitudinal arch angle and the Feiss line should be performed with the subtalar joint in the neutral and relaxed position. Our study analyzed the correlation between the measurements of the subtalar joint in neutral and relaxed positions during the evaluation tests of the medial longitudinal arch. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study, in which 51 healthy volunteers (102 feet; 36 women; 28 ± 5 years, 1.66 ± 0.10 m; 24.5 ± 4.5 kg/m2) had their navicular height, medial longitudinal arch angle and Feiss line measured in the neutral and relaxed positions. The correlation between the measures was evaluated using Pearson’s test. Results: A strong correlation of the 102 feet Feiss line measurements between neutral and relaxed positions (r = 0.81) was observed, and a moderate correlation between the medial longitudinal arch angle (r = 0.78) and between navicular height in neutral and relaxed positions (r = 0.76). Conclusion: The measurements of the longitudinal medial arch between the neutral and relaxed positions are strongly correlated. Therefore, it is not necessary to measure the medial longitudinal arch in both neutral and relaxed positions. Level of Evidence II, Diagnostic Studies - Investigating a diagnostic test.

Calculation of Staheli's Planter Arch Index, Chippaux-Smirak Index, Clarke’s Angle Prevalence and Predictors of Flat Foot: a Cross Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Koirala S ◽  
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Khanal GP ◽  
Shah S ◽  
Khanal L ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Receiver Operating Curve ◽  
Regression Equations ◽  
Medial Longitudinal Arch ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Flat Foot ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Foot Length ◽  
Longitudinal Arch ◽  
Arch Index

Human foot is the region most affected by anatomical variations, which presents a highest level of variability and the medial longitudinal arch along with various index that provides a quantitative measurement of the plantar arch. A non-interventional descriptive cross sectional study was conducted among 300 preclinical undergraduate students Staheli's planter arch index, Chippaux-Smirak index, Clarke’s angle and truncated foot length was calculated using Foot Impression gaining kit with Ink Pad. For inferential analysis, unpaired student t-test was applied and regression equations was derived along with ROC curve. Staheli's, Chippaux-Smirak planter index, Clarke’s angle on right side foot was found to be 60.98±23.24, 36.09±13.94, 32.74±7.8 and 63.85±24.63, 36.64±14.62, 36.45±8.51 on left foot respectively. Significant difference was present in between BMI, navicular height and truncated foot length (p< 0.05). A bivariate logistic regression model was created, which revealed BMI, mid foot length, truncated foot length a strong predictors (regression coefficient, R=0.94, 0.78, 0.81, p<0.01), which were independently associated with flat foot to be detected by CSI and SPI. Receiver Operating Curve (ROC) revealed SPI (AUC=0.942, SEE-0.018, p<0.01) was seen to be highly sensitive and specific. Most of student have medium to high medial longitudinal arch. To find whether the foot is flat or not, plantar arch index can be performed and categorize into unilateral flat foot and bilateral flat foot. Staheli’s planter index was sensitive for identification of flat foot.

scholarly journals Assessment of the Foot’s Longitudinal Arch by Different Indicators and Their Correlation with the Foot Loading Paradigm in School-Aged Children: A Cross Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (10) ◽  
pp. 5196
Author(s):  
Beata Szczepanowska-Wołowiec ◽  
Paulina Sztandera ◽  
Ireneusz Kotela ◽  
Marek Zak
Keyword(s):  
Morphological Structure ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Strongly Correlated ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
School Aged Children ◽  
Longitudinal Arch ◽  
Flat Feet ◽  
Foot Loading ◽  
Static Conditions ◽  
Increased Pressure

Background: There are numerous studies assessing the morphological structure of the foot, but there is a notable scarcity of those focused on juxtaposing various longitudinal arch indices with foot loading paradigm. The present study aimed to determine the overall reliability, diagnostic accuracy of respective variables, and their correlation with the foot loading paradigm. Methods: The study group consisted of 336 children, aged 10–15 years (girls 49.1% and boys 50.9%). The morphological structure of the plantar part of the foot in static conditions was assessed with the aid of a 2D podoscan. Individual foot loading paradigm in static conditions was assessed making use of the FreeMed platform. Results: Staheli (SI), Chippaux–Smirak (CSI), and Sztriter–Godunow (KY) indices were strongly correlated with each other (ρ > 0.84, p < 0.001). Own research corroborated an increased pressure of hollow feet, as assessed by the SI, CSI, and KY indices, on the forefoot and the hindfoot, foot zones B, E, F; these correlations being statistically significant. The results yielded by the present study also indicate an increased pressure on the metatarsal, and foot zones C, D of the flat feet. Conclusions: Flatfootedness is not believed to be a common deformity among children and adolescents. The SI, CSI, and KY indices were found to be strongly correlated, as well as proved reliable in assessing the foot’s longitudinal arch.

scholarly journals A cross-sectional study of long-term satisfaction after surgery for congenital syndactyly: does skin grafting influence satisfaction?

2018 ◽  
Vol 44 (3) ◽  
pp. 296-303 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bien R. Ferrari ◽  
Paul M.N. Werker
Keyword(s):  
Donor Site ◽  
Skin Grafting ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Complication Rates ◽  
Skin Grafts ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Level Of Evidence ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Scar Assessment

Syndactyly correction without skin grafting is advocated because it prevents graft-related complications and donor site morbidity. In this cross-sectional study, we compared satisfaction among patients who underwent correction with and without skin grafting to determine preference based on subjective and objective parameters. Retrospective chart analysis was performed among 27 patients (49 webs) who were seen at follow-up after a median follow-up period of 7.4 years, at which the Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale, the Withey score and a satisfaction survey were used. Notably, there were no significant differences in complication rates or observer rated scar scores. Although the need for an additional surgical procedure was higher after skin grafting, patient-rated satisfaction scores were similar irrespective of the use of grafting. Our data suggest that corrections can best be performed without skin grafts if seeking to minimize the need for an additional procedure, but that the use of skin grafts does not appear to affect patient satisfaction. Level of evidence: IV

scholarly journals Analysis of Lifestyle, Advertising Effectiveness, and Instant Coffee Consumption among Peri-Urban Farmers

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 167-182
Author(s):  
Moh. Djemdjem Djamaludin ◽  
Dewi Mutia Silmie
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Method ◽  
Agricultural Land ◽  
Coffee Consumption ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Advertising Effectiveness ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Instant Coffee ◽  
The Public

Coffee consumption is increasing because many types of coffee are circulating, such as instant coffee among the public. The instant coffee studied in this study is the Iwan Fals edition of instant coffee. This study aimed to analyse the lifestyle and effectiveness of instant coffee advertising on instant coffee consumption among peri-urban farmers in Bogor Regency. This study used a cross-sectional study design located in Cibungbulang District, Bogor Regency. The location was chosen purposive because it is a peri-urban area that has more than 20% of agricultural land. A total of 100 respondents in this study were selected using a purposive sampling method with the criteria of a farmer and in the last 12 months consuming and viewing Iwan Fals edition coffee advertisements. The results of this study found that the maker's lifestyle is the most (32%) owned by the respondents. The effectiveness of instant coffee advertising in this study is included in the effective category (3.54). The results showed a relationship between gender, believing lifestyle, trying hard lifestyle with instant coffee consumption. The influence test results found an influence of male gender and lifestyle beliefs on instant coffee consumption. In general, respondents are classified as effective in consuming coffee because of their lifestyle and increase energy.

scholarly journals Fibrinogen status in relapse and remission of childhood nephrotic syndrome

2016 ◽  
Vol 46 (4) ◽  
pp. 149
Author(s):  
Veronica Lily Limantara ◽  
Ida Bagus Mudita ◽  
I Ketut Suarta
Keyword(s):  
Nephrotic Syndrome ◽  
Serum Albumin ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Fibrinogen Concentration ◽  
Strongly Correlated ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Laboratory Findings ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Remission Status ◽  
The Mean

Objective To evaluate fibrinogen concentration of relapsing neph-rotic syndrome (NS) in children, and to investigate relationshipbetween fibrinogen with albumin and cholesterol.Methods A cross-sectional study among NS patients admitted topediatric outpatient clinic and pediatric ward at Sanglah Hospital,Denpasar, from November 1, 2003 to January 31, 2004. All pa-tients were evaluated for clinical and laboratory findings of relapseand remission, including edema, proteinuria, serum albumin, totalcholesterol, as well as total platelet count and fibrinogen concen-tration to evaluate coagulation parameters in nephrotic patients.Results There were 36 patients with the mean age of 7.4 (SD 2.3)years included in this study. Mean fibrinogen concentration in re-lapse state was 671.8 (SD 102.7) mg/dl, while in remission statewas 255.2 (SD 50.5 mg/dl); the mean difference was 416.6 mg/dl(95% CI 362.9;470.4; P<0.001). Fibrinogen was inversely andstrongly correlated with serum albumin concentrations (r=-0.91;P<0.001). Fibrinogen was positively and strongly correlated to to-tal cholesterol (r=0.80; P<0.001). Using multiple regression analy-sis, it was shown that only relapse/remission status was signifi-cantly associated with fibrinogen concentration (P<0.001).Conclusion Fibrinogen status is significantly correlated with re-lapse and remission status of NS in childhood patients.

Hard, soft and off-the-shelf foot orthoses and their effect on the angle of the medial longitudinal arch: A biplane fluoroscopy study

2019 ◽  
Vol 43 (3) ◽  
pp. 331-338 ◽  
Author(s):  
Megan Balsdon ◽  
Colin Dombroski ◽  
Kristen Bushey ◽  
Thomas R Jenkyn
Keyword(s):  
Study Design ◽  
Foot Orthoses ◽  
Medial Longitudinal Arch ◽  
Level Of Evidence ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Longitudinal Arch ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Skeletal Kinematics ◽  
Dynamic Gait ◽  
Foot Orthosis

Background: Foot orthoses have proven to be effective for conservative management of various pathologies. Pathologies of the lower limb can be caused by abnormal biomechanics such as irregular foot structure and alignment, leading to inadequate support. Objectives: To compare biomechanical effects of different foot orthoses on the medial longitudinal arch during dynamic gait using skeletal kinematics. Study design: This study follows a prospective, cross-sectional study design. Methods: The medial longitudinal arch angle was measured for 12 participants among three groups: pes planus, pes cavus and normal arch. Five conditions were compared: three orthotic devices (hard custom foot orthosis, soft custom foot orthosis and off-the-shelf Barefoot Science©), barefoot and shod. An innovative method, markerless fluoroscopic radiostereometric analysis, was used to measure the medial longitudinal arch angle. Results: Mean medial longitudinal arch angles for both custom foot orthosis conditions were significantly different from the barefoot and shod conditions ( p < 0.05). There was no significant difference between the off-the-shelf device and the barefoot or shod conditions ( p > 0.05). In addition, the differences between hard and soft custom foot orthoses were not statistically significant. All foot types showed a medial longitudinal arch angle decrease with both the hard and soft custom foot orthoses. Conclusion: These results suggest that custom foot orthoses can reduce motion of the medial longitudinal arch for a range of foot types during dynamic gait. Level of evidence: Therapeutic study, Level 2. Clinical relevance Custom foot orthoses support and alter the position of the foot during weightbearing. The goal is to eliminate compensation of the foot for a structural deformity or malalignment and redistribute abnormal plantar pressures. By optimizing the position of the foot, the medial longitudinal arch (MLA) will also change and quantifying this change is of interest to clinicians.

scholarly journals Recent trends in seroprevalence of rubella in Korean women of childbearing age: a cross-sectional study

BMJ Open ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. e030873 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rihwa Choi ◽  
Yejin Oh ◽  
Youngju Oh ◽  
Sung Ho Kim ◽  
Sang Gon Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Korean Women ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Women Of Childbearing Age ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Childbearing Age ◽  
Igg Antibody ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Specific Igg ◽  
Catch Up

ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to investigate the immunity against rubella using the serological status of rubella-specific IgG antibodies (antirubella IgG) in Korean women of childbearing age (15–49 years).DesignRetrospective cross-sectional study.SettingPopulation-based cross-sectional study in South Korea.ParticipantsBetween January 2010 and December 2017, test results from Korean women aged 15–49 years who had visited an obstetric private clinic (nationwide institutions) and had requested rubella-specific IgG antibody tests from Green Cross Laboratories were obtained from the laboratory information system.ResultsBetween 2010 and 2017, antirubella IgG test results from 328 426 Korean women aged 15–49 years who had visited private obstetric clinics (1438 institutions nationwide) were retrospectively analysed by tested year, age, cohort and geographic regions. Over the 8-year study period, the rate of unimmunised women ranged from 7.8% to 9.7%. Multivariable-adjusted logistic regression models showed that the odds of being immune to rubella (positive and equivocal results of antirubella IgG test) were lower in 2017 compared with 2010, in women in their 40s, in a pre-catch-up cohort and in women living in Incheon, Busan, South Gyeongsang, North and South Jeolla and Jeju provinces (p<0.0001).ConclusionsIn consideration of the factors associated with prevalence of women unimmunised to rubella, future public health efforts should be focused on catch-up activities. The results of this study could be used to strengthen disease control and prevent rubella, including a nationwide immunisation programme.

scholarly journals Establishing User Error on the Patient-Reported Component of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Shoulder Score

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 232596712091009
Author(s):  
Jonathan Bourget-Murray ◽  
Ariana Frederick ◽  
Lisa Murphy ◽  
Jacqui French ◽  
Shane Barwood ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Total Error ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Patient Reported Outcome ◽  
Error Rates ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Level Of Evidence ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Total Error Rate ◽  
Patient Reported ◽  
The Mean

Background: The American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) score is a patient-reported outcome (PRO) questionnaire developed to facilitate communication among international investigators and to allow comparison of outcomes for patients with shoulder disabilities. Although this PRO measure has been deemed easy to read and understand, patients may make mistakes when completing the questionnaire. Purpose: To evaluate the frequency of potential mistakes made by patients completing the ASES score. Study Design: Cross-sectional study; Level of evidence, 3. Methods: A prospective cross-sectional study was performed for 600 ASES questionnaires completed by patients upon their first visit to 1 of 2 clinic locations (Australian vs Canadian site). Two categories of potential errors were predefined, and then differences in error rates were compared based on demographics (age, sex, and location). To determine whether these methods were reliable, an independent, third reviewer evaluated a subset of questionnaires separately. The interrater reliability was evaluated through use of the Cohen kappa. Results: The mean patient age was 49.9 years, and 63% of patients were male. The Cohen kappa was high for both evaluation methods used, at 0.831 and 0.918. On average, 17.9% of patients made at least 1 potential mistake, while an additional 10.4% of patients corrected their own mistakes. No differences in total error rate were found based on baseline demographics. Canadians and Australians had similar rates of error. Conclusion: To ensure the accuracy of the ASES score, this questionnaire should be double checked, as potential mistakes are too frequently made. This attentiveness will ensure that the ASES score remains a valid, reliable, and responsive tool to be used for further shoulder research.

Boston Naming Test results for healthy older Australians: A longitudinal and cross-sectional study

Aphasiology ◽  
2000 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 143-155 ◽  
Author(s):  
Madeline N. Cruice ◽  
Linda E. Worrall ◽  
Louise M. H. Hickson
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Boston Naming Test ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Naming Test
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