Patient's question:
,Ankle distance of 8 cm Previous treatment and effectiveness: Last week, I didn't go to make her a splint (the device extends from the thigh to the heel, and there is also a steel rod connecting the two feet), to wear at night. The doctor said to let her get used to it gradually (she will get used to it in a week...)Doctor's answer:
The best approach is to stand at attention. The main cause of "flared feet" is: standing up too early to learn to walk in childhood, weak leg strength, making it difficult to maintain balance, causing the toes to naturally diverge to expand the sole area, enhance stability, and prevent falling. Over time, this develops into a habit. Additionally, some people develop flared feet due to walking with incorrect posture, which gradually becomes a habit and leads to flared foot deformity.Advice:
(1) Gently massage the child's lower limbs daily, performing forward leg extension exercises (be gentle), and aligning both feet.
(2) Train the child to walk with both feet forward, increasing the inward angle of the feet. Alternatively, wear shoes on the opposite feet (e.g., wear the left shoe on the right foot and vice versa) to gradually reduce the habit.
Generally, during this stage, pathological O-shaped legs are rare. As long as the child receives sufficient milk daily to ensure protein and calcium intake, and their gait is gradually corrected, it should gradually improve.