Footlength measurement in the neonate

In 353 neonates, foot length were recorded along with birth weight, crown heel length and head circumference. Foot length correlated well with all three indices (p less than .01). Highest correlation in preterm babies was with crown heel length and weight, and in term babies with head circumference....

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Published in:Indian journal of pediatrics 1991-09, Vol.58 (5), p.675-677
Main Authors: GOHIL, J. R, SOSI, M, VANI, S. N, DESAI, A. B
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anthropometry - methods
Biological and medical sciences
Birth Weight
Body Height
Cephalometry
Development. Metamorphosis. Moult. Ageing
Foot - anatomy & histology
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Humans
Infant, Newborn - physiology
Infant, Premature - physiology
Infant, Small for Gestational Age - physiology
Vertebrates: anatomy and physiology, studies on body, several organs or systems
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Summary:In 353 neonates, foot length were recorded along with birth weight, crown heel length and head circumference. Foot length correlated well with all three indices (p less than .01). Highest correlation in preterm babies was with crown heel length and weight, and in term babies with head circumference. The formula, length = footlength x 6.5 +/- 20 mm could be correctly used in 95% of babies. When it is difficult to weigh or measure the length accurately, foot length can serve as a useful measurement to assess a baby quickly.
ISSN:0019-5456
0973-7693
DOI:10.1007/BF02820189