Children's foot valgus

Children are very likely to have valgus in their foot during their growth. This phenomenon may occur before the child learns to walk. If parents are helpful in observing, they can deliberately give their children valgus in the process of learning to walk. If the child's condition is more serious, they must go to the hospital for treatment. So what is the cause of valgus in children?

This disease can usually be diagnosed at birth. It can be seen that the outer edge of the foot is elevated, the inner edge is lowered, the heel axis is deviated outward, and the line connecting the midpoint of the calf, the center of the Achilles tendon, and the center of the calcaneus forms a “>” or “<” shape.

Children may have abnormal gait, such as "X" shaped legs and knocking knees while walking.

Early symptoms include easy wear and tear on the inside of the shoes, and the center of gravity of the heels leaning inward when standing on both feet, making the soles of the feet appear to be tilted outward.

When walking, the foot tilts outward and the toes have flexion deformity, which can cause pain on the inner side of the foot, limited ankle dorsiflexion, affected forward movement of the tibia, and increased eversion. The body's center of gravity is mainly on the front and inner side of the ankle.

In addition, foot valgus may also cause skin folds on the outer side, and the medial malleolus may be abnormally raised and higher than the lateral malleolus. In severe cases, there may be ankle pain, poor stability or flat feet.

If one side of the foot is valgus, the person will walk with a limp, and if both sides of the foot are valgus, the person will walk with a stagger.

Children's right foot valgus is also called valgus and extensor foot, which refers to the outward deviation of the child's heel axis and is one of the common foot deformities. Foot valgus is a deformity caused by abnormal development of the foot tendons, accompanied by flat feet and navicular collapse. The line connecting the midpoint of the calf, the center of the Achilles tendon, and the center of the calcaneus forms a shape. In addition, foot valgus can also cause ankle valgus deformation. Foot valgus is caused by spasm of the tibialis anterior muscle, which can cause ankle deformity.

Impact: Increases pressure on the medial arch of the foot, worsens flat feet and affects gait.

1. Affects functions. Foot valgus is often accompanied by flat feet and navicular collapse. The line connecting the midpoint of the calf, the center of the Achilles tendon, and the center of the calcaneus forms an X shape. You will feel foot pain after walking for a long time. Foot valgus can also cause eversion and deformation of the ankle joint, causing the patient to feel severe pain and affecting normal walking.

2. Aggravate the condition. As age increases, the degree of hallux valgus deformity increases, which can cause many serious complications and pain, seriously affecting the patient's life and work.

3. Affects the appearance. When children with hallux valgus stand, their heels tilt too much, usually accompanied by flat feet and X-shaped legs, which affects their appearance and also has a psychological impact on the patients.