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 […]
Treatment of rocker-bottom foot condition in newborns and children
Congenital vertical talus is a rare congenital foot deformity in which the sole of a child’s foot flexes abnormally in a convex position giving the foot a rocker-bottom appearance. For this reason, this condition is often called rocker-bottom foot It is a rigid deformity, unlike the calcaneovalgus foot, which is known as flexible deformity. Attempts […]
Why intoeing occurs in children and the right treatment for intoeing?
Have you seen children with their feet turned inwards when walking and/or running? Normally, toes should point straight ahead but instead they turn inwards and are referred to as being ‘pigeon toed’. Intoeing in children is first noticed by their parents usually when the children begin to walk. Intoeing conditions resolve on their own in […]