DIAGNOSTIC SIGNIFICANCE OF PODOGRAPHY WHEN PLANNING COSMETIC LEG LENGTHENING
Gait analysis was performed according to podography in all patients with cosmetic lengthening of the tibia. All patents were divided into three groups. In the first group of patients all podography parameters corresponded to the values of the normal rate. In the second group of patients according to podography was registered foot roll by varus or valgus type which is an indication to wear orthopedic insoles during treatment and after lengthening. In the third group were detected significant changes in podography data. This was a reason to suspect that these patients have articular form of connective tissue dysplasia, and to be at risk in the formation of distraction regenerate. Podography should be recommended as an additional diagnostic test in the choice of tactics of patients with cosmetic tibia lengthening.