Standard growth of the foot arch in childhood

Standard growth of the foot arch in childhood and adolescence Derived from the measurements results of the 10,155 children Akeo Wasedaa,Yasunori Sudaa, Suguru Inokuchib, Yuji Nishiwakic, Yoshiaki Toyamaa Foot and Ankle Surgery; Available online 4 June 2014 Quote: Highlights •Measurements of foot structure were performed on 5,311 boys and 4,844 girls, for a total of 20,310 feet of 10,155 children aged from 6 to 18 years. •The foot length (FL) and the navicular height (NH) were measured, and the arch height ratio (AHR (%) = NH x 100/FL) was calculated. •The FL in boys showed an extension from the age of 6 to 14.

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Standard growth of the foot arch in childhood

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