Study of Plantar Medial Longitudinal Arch and Its Pattern of Development Supported Through Radiographic Evaluation in Western Rajasthan Population.

ABSTRACT

This study had a purpose of enlarging the data on various parameters and pattern of development of plantar medial longitudinal arch in Western Rajasthan population. Fifty normal children of age between 0-7 years were selected. Subjects were divided in 5 groups according to ages(in months) beginning with 0-18 months,19-36 months and so on up to 90 months of age. Roentgenographs of foot were taken from Right lateral view for study of medial longitudinal arch. Parameters like Arch height, Forepart length, Hindpart length, Anterior and Posterior medial longitudinal arch angle were measured. The data obtained were statistically analyzed.