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Scientific Object Identifier: http://s-o-i.org/1.1/TAS-05-145-7
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.15863/TAS.2025.05.145.7
Language: English
Citation: Shalamberidze, M.M., & Tatvidze, M. L. (2025). 3D foot investigation in children with Angelman syndrome: a case-based analysis. ISJ Theoretical & Applied Science, 05 (145), 32-35. Soi: https://s-o-i.org/1.1/TAS-05-145-7 Doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.15863/TAS.2025.05.145.7 |
Pages: 32-35
Published: 30.05.2025
Abstract: Angelman syndrome (AS) is a rare neurogenetic condition often associated with motor impairments and characteristic gait abnormalities. However, detailed assessments of foot structure in affected individuals remain limited. This case-based study presents a comparative analysis of foot morphology in two biological siblings with genetically confirmed AS, using the UPOD Full Foot Scan 3D system. Despite their shared diagnosis, the children exhibited different types and degrees of foot deformities, including asymmetrical arch height, heel valgus, and midfoot instability. The scanning process required methodological adaptation due to behavioral and motor challenges common in AS. The findings underscore the need for early orthopedic assessment in AS and demonstrate the utility of three-dimensional scanning for objective and non-invasive evaluation.
Key words: Angelman syndrome, 3D scanning, toe walking, valgus deformity, flatfoot.
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