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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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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

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

Answered 1/18/2019

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Some basics: This is usually from the hips. If he sits on his feet it should be with crossed legs, not like a W . He should never sleep with his legs folded under him. Stitching his bed garments from crotch down gradually to stop this, making him sleep straight legged. I would do this for 6 mo to see if he improves. An ortho doc could consult but not much they would do otherwise at that age.

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