Patient's question:
The baby is now 1.5 months old and walks with in-toeing. The hospital examination revealed calcium deficiency. It has now been corrected, but the in-toeing persists, and the body is slightly leaning forward.Treatment history and effectiveness:
- Only calcium and zinc supplements were given.
- The deficiency has now been resolved.
Desired assistance:
- How should it be treated?
- Are corrective orthotics effective?
Doctor's answer:
When the child walks, the toes slightly inwardly, which is also known as "inward turning gait" in medical terms. Most of the time, it is a normal physiological condition, often with a certain family history, meaning that some people in the family walk the same way. Generally, the symptoms gradually decrease with age.1. Walking posture reminder: Implement necessary auditory cues during the child's walking process.
2. Learning ballet: Ballet dancers, after long-term training, mostly have an "outward turning gait."
3. Wearing orthotics: Wear orthotics at night to correct the child's bones while sleeping.
Even with the above methods, it is not possible to fully correct it in three or five years, and most of the time, it is difficult to achieve complete correction. Additionally, there is another method that can be used for correction: wear the shoes upside down at home, putting the left foot in the right shoe. This can be done.