Pediatric Foot Disorders
A 4-month-old infant is brought by parents concerned about curved feet. Examination reveals bilateral C-shaped feet with the forefoot deviated medially while the hindfoot is in neutral position. The lateral border of each foot is convex. The feet can be passively corrected past neutral with gentle pressure. There is a deep medial skin crease. The parents ask about treatment options. Regarding metatarsus adductus:
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Metatarsus adductus is the most common congenital foot deformity, occurring in approximately 1-2 per...
Clinical features include a C-shaped or kidney-shaped foot, convex lateral border, concave medial bo...
Metatarsus adductus involves hindfoot equinus like clubfoot; it never resolves spontaneously; the la...
The Bleck classification grades severity based on flexibility: Type 1 (flexible, corrects past neutr...
Treatment for flexible cases includes observation and stretching exercises; for partially flexible o...
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