Background. Axial deformities of the lower extremities with the apex of deformation at the level of the metaepiphyses of the lower leg and the appearance of the limbs with such deformities can be associated with various factors such as the angle of antetorsion and anteversion of the thigh, torsion of the lower leg, angle of extension in the knee joints and foot position, the severity of muscles and subcutaneous fat.

OBJECTIVE

The purpose of this work is to identify the anatomical relationships of torsion and axial deformities of the lower extremities and their effect on the appearance of the limbs.

MATERIAL AND METHODS

The clinical material of this study was a pool of 105 patients of both sexes aged 16 to 59 years, who became chronologically the last (from 2021 to 2024) in the long-term experience of correcting axial deformities of the proximal metaepiphysis of both legs in more than 980 patients.

RESULTS

It has been demonstrated that the appearance of the lower extremities depends on many factors, and when correcting axial deformities of the limbs, it is necessary to take into account that both varus and valgus deformities of the lower extremities at the knee joint level are rarely isolated in one plane, and most often represent multi-plane anatomical and functional changes involving the entire lower limb from the hip joint up to the foot. An important factor affecting the appearance of the lower extremities is, in addition to the shape of the bones, the distribution of soft tissues, primarily muscles and subcutaneous fat.

CONCLUSION

As a conclusion, it is important to note that the correction of such deformations requires an integrated approach that takes into account the multidimensional changes of the entire lower limb. In this case, it is necessary to take into account not only the anatomical features of bones and joints, but also the distribution of soft tissues such as muscles and subcutaneous fat.