Patient's question:
Hello! My baby is now 8 months and 8 days old. He doesn't want to be held anymore and prefers to walk, so I put him in a walker. Last night, I noticed a problem—his feet are slightly outward. What should I do? Will his feet leave any aftereffects? Should I continue letting him use the walker?First follow-up question: Only one foot is crooked.
Second follow-up question: Can he still use the walker?
Doctor's answer:
If the baby exhibits the situation you mentioned, it would be a good idea to take the child to the hospital's orthopedics department for a check-up. This condition might be related to the baby's position in the womb, but in such cases, it's important to check if the baby has any congenital developmental abnormalities. It is advisable to have the baby undergo imaging tests at the hospital, such as X-rays, to assess conditions like talipes equinovarus (clubfoot).