study of skeletal anomalies in children with Down's syndrome

ABSTRACT

Twenty five cases of Down's syndrome were studied to detect the prevalence of skeletal abnormalities. They were 18 males and 7 females who ranged between 1 month and 8 years of age. The results of the study showed that different types of skeletal anomalies can be detected in varying frequency among these patients. The most frequently encountered abnormalities were changes in the size and shape of the skull, asymptomatic subluxation of the arlanto-axial joint, characteristic shape of the pelvic bones and deformities of the feet and big toes