Table 1. Characteristics of subjects with Down’s syndrome.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gender (n) | 215 | 122 | 93 |
| Age (years) | 14.2 ± 8.9 | 14.0 ± 8.6 | 14.5 ± 9.3 |
| Diagnosis of flat foot (n; of 215 patients) | 58 | 31 | 27 |
| Prevalence of flat foot (%) | 27.0 | 25.4 | 29.0 |
| Diagnoses of foot diseases other than flat foot (n; of 215 patients) | 11 | 5 | 6 |
| Prevalence of other foot diseases (%) | 5.1 | 4.1 | 6.5 |
| Subjects who consulted an orthopaedic surgeon (n; of 215 patients) | 50 | 23 | 27 |
| Ratio (%) | 23.3 | 18.9 | 29.0 |
Values are shown as mean ± SD.