Foot Disorders in X-linked Hypophosphatemia

A single center, cross-sectional analysis of adolescent and adult patients with XLH with and without previous surgical intervention was performed at the Orthopaedic Hospital Speising, Vienna, Austria. Clinical examination, quality of life questionnaires and radiographic data of foot x-rays in standing position were collected. Radiographic evaluation was performed to analyze foot deformity as well as signs of osteoarthritis at the foot.

Inclusion Criteria: - Patients with confirmed XLH, ≥ 16 years were invited to participate in this study Exclusion Criteria: * Exclusion criteria were other forms of hypophosphatemia, pregnancy and recent lower limb surgery within 3 months.