Question 1

what is the opposite of pigeon toe?

Accepted Answer

Pigeon toe: An up flat foot. " slew foot". A foot that is pointing out when walking.

Question 2

babies in walkers causes pigeon toe?

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Born with pigeon toe: The old walkers are not safe and not made anymore because they are not safe. Too many toddlers fell down stairs. They were not known to cause pigeon toes. There are different causes ranging from twisted ankles or feet at birth to hips that grew onward  at an older age.

Question 3

7 year old is pigeon toed. he is pretty fast for his age when he runs and doesnt fall down.  should i be concerned with his pigeon toe?

Accepted Answer

Discuss with doc: There are issues with the feet, legs or hips that can lead to in toeing. There are also some interventions that can lessen the issue. Need for any such work would depend on degree which would be assessed in an office visit. In toeing is more common under the age of 4.

Question 4

8 year old walks with slight intoe (pigeon toe), both feet.  been like this since he started walking.  is this bad for his future and what can we do?

Accepted Answer

Pediatric Ortho: Your pediatrician can refer you to a Pediatric Orthopedic specialist. Physical therapy may also help.

Question 5

my ankle is weak.i do running&basketball for 5 years.i wear an ankle brace in sports.i kind of walk pigeon toe with that foot.whats wrong with ankle?

Accepted Answer

You would need: To have an in office exam to have the ankle examined. It is possible like you say the ankle is weak, a ligament may need to be constructed to gain strength. Do you have a history of chronic ankle sprains?

Question 6

what can i do to fix being pigeon-toed?

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How bad is it?: If it was going to resolve on its own it would have done so while you were growing. Now, the only thing that can be done to correct it, if it's bad enough, is surgery.  Being pigeon toed is not necessarily a problem; many athletes are as well. If it really bothers you, consult an orthopaedist that specializes in deformity correction.

Question 7

what are ways to treat someone who's pigeon toed?

Accepted Answer

See below: There are splints and braces or orthotics available but it also depends on the age of the person and at what level the deformity is.

Question 8

my 2.5 daughter is starting to walk pigeon toed is this normal?

Accepted Answer

No!: Walking toed in is not normal during anytime of development.  Seek a podiatrist to give you advice and  other options to correct the situation as early as possible.

Question 9

what can i do if my child had corrective surgery and is still pigeon-toed?

Accepted Answer

Depends on severity: of the deformity. IF significant deformity still exists on xrays and child has symptoms of tripping etc, then further surgery may be necessary. However, if the deformity is mild in nature and n symptoms are present then good sturdy shoegear with functional orthotics should suffice.

Question 10

can you tell me what the orthapedic syndrome is called when an adult is knocked kneed and pigeon toed?

Accepted Answer

Genu Valgum : Would describe the knees and either metatarsal adductus or internal tibial torsion could explain the pigeon toes...

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7 year old is pigeon toed. he is pretty fast for his age when he runs and doesnt fall down. should i be concerned with his pigeon toe?

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8 year old walks with slight intoe (pigeon toe), both feet. been like this since he started walking. is this bad for his future and what can we do?

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My ankle is weak.i do running&basketball for 5 years.i wear an ankle brace in sports.i kind of walk pigeon toe with that foot.whats wrong with ankle?

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What can i do to fix being pigeon-toed?

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What are ways to treat someone who's pigeon toed?

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My 2.5 daughter is starting to walk pigeon toed is this normal?

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What can i do if my child had corrective surgery and is still pigeon-toed?

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Can you tell me what the orthapedic syndrome is called when an adult is knocked kneed and pigeon toed?

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