Call the doctor if your child's intoeing or outtoeing affects how she walks
If your child still has intoeing by the time she is 8 years old, talk to
Call your doctor if your child has outtoeing that affects only one foot.
Call the doctor if your child complains that walking or running is painful.
Call the doctor if you have questions or concerns about your child's treatment
Intoeing means that the feet point inward when walking or resting, also
sometimes called "pigeon toes."
It can be caused by a number of things, including how the shinbones or thighbones
are positioned. Some causes are not known.
Intoeing may run in families.
Intoeing is not usually painful. It does not cause delays in your child
learning to walk.
In young children, it does not usually need to be treated. It will usually
correct itself naturally. Older children with intoeing may need treatment.
Intoeing in young children usually corrects itself by age 2.
There is no known way to prevent intoeing.
Outtoeing is when the toes point outward, also sometimes called "bow legs."
Call the doctor if your child still has intoeing by the time she is 8 years
old. Call if your child complains that walking or running is painful.
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