Neonatal metatarsus adductus, joint mobility, axis and rotation of the lower extremity in preterm and term children 0?5 years of age

Abstract
A total of 484 premature children and a control group of 114 healthy term children underwent orthopaedic follow-up from birth to 5 years of age. At birth, metatarsus adductus was found to be more frequent in twins than in single infants (41% vs 16%; PPPP<0.01). The difference between the sexes was insignificant in both the preterm and term groups.