Patient's question:
A 13-month-old child is learning to walk, and it looks like they are walking with a pigeon-toed gait. Will they grow up to have a pigeon-toed gait? Is there a way to correct it?Doctor's answer:
It is recommended that children should not wear shoes temporarily when they are just learning to walk, as this may hinder their ability to walk. It is not too late to put shoes on them once they have mastered walking. When children are just learning to walk, the occurrence of pigeon-toe gait does not necessarily indicate a problem. It may improve on its own with time, as most cases can gradually regulate. The emergence of pediatric orthopedic diseases severely affects the patients' lives. In addition to timely treatment, patients need to pay more attention to daily care. Rest and proper nutrition should be ensured to avoid or reduce the chances of the disease occurring.