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Suggest Treatment For Intoeing Gait In A Child
Question: Hi Doctor,
my daughter 7 years old is having in towing problem. when we tell , she keeps foot straight but in general it's always in towing.. there is no problem as such in daily schedule but we feel it can create problem in future. she does dance , play and run. at times while running she fells and we feel it's coz of in towing. how it can be corrected. attaching a picture
my daughter 7 years old is having in towing problem. when we tell , she keeps foot straight but in general it's always in towing.. there is no problem as such in daily schedule but we feel it can create problem in future. she does dance , play and run. at times while running she fells and we feel it's coz of in towing. how it can be corrected. attaching a picture
Brief Answer:
Hip, leg or foot problem possible
Detailed Answer:
Hi there.
Thanks for the query.
Intoeing gait could be due to three causes. Excessive anteversion at the hip, internal tibial torsion of the leg or Metatarsus adductus of the foot bones.
In age group 3 to 8 years, problem at the hip is usually expected.
To confirm the cause, clinical tests are required which can be performed by her Doctor while examining her in the Clinic. Also Xray of the hip, leg and foot can provide helpful information.
The treatment at this age will be surgery to realign the thigh bone in the correct direction and fix with plate and screws. Other than surgery, conservative treatment usually doesn't work.
I hope I have answered your query.
I will be available to answer your follow up queries.
Regards,
Dr. Aashish Raghu
Hip, leg or foot problem possible
Detailed Answer:
Hi there.
Thanks for the query.
Intoeing gait could be due to three causes. Excessive anteversion at the hip, internal tibial torsion of the leg or Metatarsus adductus of the foot bones.
In age group 3 to 8 years, problem at the hip is usually expected.
To confirm the cause, clinical tests are required which can be performed by her Doctor while examining her in the Clinic. Also Xray of the hip, leg and foot can provide helpful information.
The treatment at this age will be surgery to realign the thigh bone in the correct direction and fix with plate and screws. Other than surgery, conservative treatment usually doesn't work.
I hope I have answered your query.
I will be available to answer your follow up queries.
Regards,
Dr. Aashish Raghu
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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