inward facing feet

[lucykatie]

dont know if its the right place tp post, however, my dd who is 3 has both feet turning inwards, the right one more so than the keft.

over a year ago the hv told me that she may grow out of it but to return if she doesnt, she hasnt, and in fact it is now causing us some concerns as she cannot run or walk 'nicely'...its as though she has jelly legs.

she constantly trips over and its her right foor which is making her left foot trip...iykwim!!!

She has endless bruising on her face due to falling over and banging her head on tables, furniture, floor etc.

Would you tale her to gp or would he think i am being over protective. Also what do they do to correct this?

Go to the GP NOW!

My DS (3.5) has severe metatarsus adductus
(in-toe) and I can relate to the bumps and bruises (and lots of trips to A&E for glue and strips)

Hopefully he will refer you to a physio and ortotic specialist and they will get you some delightful pink (or whatever you choose) little boots (look like Timberlands) with reverse lasts to help her little toes point forwards.

Mt DS's problem was very severe and currently he has both legs in plaster below the knee, they are changed and moved every week to stretch out his calf muscle. He is still racing around like a tasmanian devil though - there is just no stopping him!

I'd take your dd to the GP, especially if her feet are causing a lot of falls.

My dd was similar at that age (she's 5 in 2 weeks), and she was referred to an orthopaedic surgeon, who suggested that she should wear Piedro boots for stability, which we get free from the hospital. These have really helped. Alternatively, they may prescribe orthotic insoles that sit inside normal shoes.

go to gp I had this as a child wore built up shoes to turn feet out for about 3 yrs and been fine since.

sorry to interupt, but at what age would you worry about this? my dd is nearly 18mo and i notice that her feet usually turn in. she also often trips up. is she too young to worry, or should i mention it?

Go to GP for an Orthopaedic referral. My Inward Rotating Fenmurs failed to respond to orthotics (although they are MUCH better now) and I had major surgery age 7 and was in a full length double hip spica frame. Much better to get it sorted at a younger age.

Although, my DD also had inward feet & I panicked, until they proved t was just floppy joints that DID self resolve with no intervention. Get your mind put at ease with an expert opinion.

Second what the others have said, My Ds2 had 2 clubbed feet(talipes) at birth and he also has hypermobile joints. He falls alot but has had reverse curve peidro boots for the last 5 months and they definately help on the falls side of things. Go and see your GP xx

My DD1 was like this - only mildly though. I asked my GP, who referred her to the hospital when she was 3. They said they thought she'd grow out of it and she has. They don't turn in at all now. She's 5. Worth mentioning it to your GP. Can't do any harm.

Just to bear in mind that not all children with inward facing feet or intoeing will be as severe as some of the above sound. I am a physio who specialises in children and have seen many intoers who fall at this age and the vast majority have no major structural problem that requires aggressive treatment, just a careful initial assessment to rule out anything more serious (e.g. a stiff foot that may require splinting or casting) and then monitoring. A child with a flexible metatarsus adductus will require little treatment as opposed to a stiff foot, and talipes is something completely different as well! So just to put things in perspective as I can imagine some of the above messages, whilst well meaning, may have caused even more fear and anxiety to something which may be not as severe a problem. Would advise that you see GP to put your mind at rest. Good luck.

Sorry, I wasn't meaning to scare you, just meant go to GP to get a professional opinion quickly so you stop worrying.

DS has stiff feet and his last casts are coming off Friday - yipee!

I'm sure GP will say no problems.