This study aimed to characterize foot pathologies using X-rays and clinical examination and assess related outcome scores in adolescents and adults with X-linked Hypophophatemia
A single center, cross-sectional analysis of adolescent and adult patients with XLH with and without previous surgical intervention was performed at the Orthopaedic Hospital Speising, Vienna, Austria. Clinical examination, quality of life questionnaires and radiographic data of foot x-rays in standing position were collected. Radiographic evaluation was performed to analyze foot deformity as well as signs of osteoarthritis at the foot.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
28
Radiographs of ankle and foot anteroposterior/dorsoplantar were taken in standing position with a centralized beam on the ankle joint.
The American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society Score (AOFAS- midfoot section and 1st Forefoot ray, Forefoot ray 2-5) and the foot function index (FFI) were assessed
Orthopedic Hospital Speising Vienna
Vienna, Austria
Number of feet with signs of osteoarthritis
radiographic signs of osteoarthritis at the foot joints
Time frame: baseline
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