Toe walking in children – When should a parent start worrying
Walking on the toes or the balls of the feet is noticed who are just beginning to walk. This gait is also known as toe walking. Most children outgrow it as they grow older. However, if parents observe toe walking in their children after three years, it is a cause of concern and needs medical […]
Metatarsus adductus in children
Dr. Ratnav Ratan offers suitable treatment options to resolve Metatarsus adductus in children Metatarsus adductus in children is an abnormal gait developed in children on account of a foot deformity detected at birth. The child’s forefoot turns inwards and at times, it is diagnosed as a clubfoot condition. Hence, a careful clinical examination and an […]
Crouch gait in children with Cerebral Palsy
Dr. Ratnav Ratan suggests suitable surgical measures to treat crouch gait in children withCerebral Palsy and regain their mobility.Crouch gait is a common gait abnormality detected in children affected by cerebral palsy. Thecrouch gait is a challenging condition with a high rate of recurrence. It is observed that there isexcessive knee flexion in the child. […]
What to do if your baby is found to have Clubfoot when you are pregnant?
Clubfoot as the name itself suggests refers to foot abnormalities in a child. These abnormalities are congenital in nature which means they are present at birth. So why exactly does this problem occur? Clubfoot happens when the tendons are shorter than usual which means the connecting tissues between the muscle and the bone are short. […]