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Should my 6 year old with cosmetically severe, but asymptomatic metatarsus adductus have surgery? what are the long term consequences?
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Need C ortho: At 6 yrs surgery may b needed. C a pediatric orthopedic surgeon. Best rx @ 6 mos or earlier with nite braces.
Answered 12/10/2013
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No: I would not suggest any intervention for painless metatarsus adductus if they are asymptomatic. Comfortable shoewear is the answer. Surgery cannot make a painless "deformity" any better and in fact may make it become painful.
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