What matters to children with lower limb deformities: an international qualitative study guiding the development of a new patient-reported outcome measure.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Lower limb deformities include conditions such as leg length discrepancy, lower limb deficiency and associated angular and rotational deformities of the hips, knees, ankles and feet. Children with lower limb deformities often have physical limitations due to gait irregularities and pain. The differences in the appearance and function of their lower limbs can discourage participation in social, recreational and leisure activities, which may result in behavioural, emotional, psychological and social adjustment problems. The health-related quality of life (HRQL) of these children is often impacted due to the factors discussed above, as well as by the complex surgical procedures. Surgical treatment options for limb deformities in children vary from limb lengthening and recon

SUBMITTER: Chhina H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8017030 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature