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What Causes Flat Sole And Can It Be Treated?

thank you i have a baby boy two years of age,his right leg is moving outward and the toes are tiptoes.i went to the hospital when he was one year six month and the doctor identified it as flat flat and give me an insole shoe.right now am afraid my child can grow up with that disformity if not adjusted
Fri, 15 Mar 2019
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Orthopaedic Surgeon 's  Response
Hello,

I would like to examine your child personally before any opinion can be given. X-ray of the feet should be done. Passive manipulations may be helpful. Therapeutic games should be designed for the child.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Nirmal Chander Gupta, Orthopaedic Surgeon
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Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. Dr. Gopal's  Response
Hi,

Flat feet are generally correctible and correct itself when the child starts walking by himself.

In the meantime, I would suggest that he should walk on grass or sand without shoes to build up his foot muscles. Development of foot muscles is required for future also.

In my opinion, 1.5 yr old child should not be subjected to any orthosis.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Gopal Goel, Orthopaedic Surgeon
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What Causes Flat Sole And Can It Be Treated?

Hello, I would like to examine your child personally before any opinion can be given. X-ray of the feet should be done. Passive manipulations may be helpful. Therapeutic games should be designed for the child. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Nirmal Chander Gupta, Orthopaedic Surgeon