The effect of femoral anteversion on trunk control and gait in children with spastic cerebral palsy

Objective: In this study, it was aimed to investigate the effect of high femoral anteversion angle on trunk control and walking in children with spastic cerebral palsy. Material and Method: Twenty children with spastic cerebral palsy were included in the study. Participants were evaluated with Gillette Functional Walk Evaluation Questionnaire (GFWEQ), Rivermead Visual Walk Evaluation Questionnaire (RVWEQ), Timed Up And Go (TUG), 2 Minute Walking Test (2MWT) and Body Control Measurement Scale (TCMS). Results: There was a statistically significant difference between FA and hip adductor spastisia. There was no statistically significant difference between the FA and gait parameters. There was a statistically significant difference between FA and TCMS static settlement, TCMS dynamic reach and TCMS total. Conclusion: This study proved that the increased degree of femoral anteversion is in a strong bond with the body's static sitting and dynamic access activities. The increased FA opening effects the body's static sitting and dynamic access activities. Keywords: Femoral Anteversion, Trunk Control and Walking, Spastic Type Cerebral Palsy