What caused my child to have an intoeing condition?
Dr. Jeff Bowman, foot specialist in Houston, TX treats foot problems in children on a regular basis. When it comes to intoeing, there are three primary causes:
Curved feet – This is called metatarsus adductus and starts in the womb where pressure on the fetus causes the bones in the feet to grow in a curved form. Once out of the womb and with room to develop, nine out of ten children outgrow the curved foot.
Twisted shin – The lower leg bone, called the tibia, can also twist inward while inside the womb. This cause is called tibial torsion and it most always improves and straightens on its own without the need for intervention or treatment.
Twisted thigh – The femur is your thighbone and when this twists, not only the feet turn inward but the knees as well. Called femoral anteversion, this cause for intoeing also almost always corrects itself over time without treatment.
Fortunately for parents, there is a treatment for intoeing. Custom orthotics can prevent intoeing while in shoes and prevents the child tripping over their own feet while running. It is generally a hereditary or developmental problem that you have no control over. What you do have control over though is finding a great podiatrist who can monitor your child’s intoeing condition. Contact Dr. Bowman today if you have any questions about this foot condition or need foot care for your child. To make an appointment, call our podiatric office at (713) 467-8886 or visit www.houstonfootspecialists.com.
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