Validity of knee height measurement in the physically challenged and/or neurologically impaired children

PURPOSE-The purpose of this study is to assess the validity of Ross Knee Height Calipers to estimate stature in physically and/or neurologically impaired children. As well, this study will examine how the various methods of measuring height (knee height vs. traditional methodstanding, supine, or segmental) influences the calculation of percentage of ideal body weight (%IBW) and thus predict nutritional status.

METHODOLOGY-Subjects included patients referred for nutritional assessment at Bloorview Childrens Hospital for 2 years beginning December...