A common concern for many children is in-toeing. This condition may be totally normal for a child as the lower extremities changes and matures. In certain circumstances, this condition may be a sign of a significant problem, and may cause deformity or breakdown of the foot. In-toeing in your child should be evaluated and appropriate treatment initiated if a significant problem exists.
Out-toeing may be an indication of several problems, includig a position of the hip, the knee, and even a flat foot. The actual cause of out-toeing should be accurately diagnosed so that it can be adequately treated as the child grows.
In-toeing and out-toeing are rotational disorders of the lower extremity that can be successfully treated with exercise, splinting and shoe inserts.