Child Foot Disorders

Child Foot Disorders services offered in Plano, TX

Early diagnosis and treatment of child foot disorders preserve the health and function of your child’s bones, ligaments, tendons, and muscles. At Restore Foot & Ankle Specialists, X-rays and other imaging tests are available to accurately identify a disorder like clubfoot or cavus foot in your child. Gireesh Reddy, DPM, and Sirisha Pokala, DPM, focus on the least invasive technique to correct a deformity. They also offer minimally invasive surgery when needed to restore your child’s foot health. Call the Plano, Texas, office today to schedule a diagnostic evaluation for symptoms of child foot disorders, or book an appointment online.

What are child foot disorders?

Child foot disorders are conditions that affect the alignment and function of a child’s foot.

Some disorders are present at birth when the structures of the foot fail to form properly. Your child might also develop a foot disorder during the early stages of development due to injuries, neurological conditions, and other underlying medical issues.

Restore Foot & Ankle Specialists offers comprehensive care for a range of child foot disorders, including:

Clubfoot

Clubfoot describes an inward turn of one or both feet. This condition is most often noticeable at birth and occurs more often in boys than girls.

Cavus foot

Cavus foot occurs when a child has a very high arch, which causes the heel to turn inward. This type of deformity often affects both feet and can progressively get worse without care.

Tarsal coalition

Tarsal coalition is an abnormal connection between the middle bones and the bones at the back of the foot. This condition occurs in late childhood and can cause stiffness, pain, and limited foot movement.

Juvenile bunion

A bunion is an abnormal bend in the joint at the base of the big toe. The misalignment can force the big toe sideways towards the second toe. Juvenile bunions differ from adult bunions in that they develop in kids with loose ligaments or joints rather than from ill-fitting shoes.

When should I seek medical attention for child foot disorders?

Schedule a diagnostic evaluation at Restore Foot & Ankle Specialists if your child has a noticeable deformity in the foot that interferes with their mobility or persistent symptoms like:

Foot pain
Swelling
Bruising
Difficulties bearing weight on one or both feet

These symptoms can result from the deformity itself or as a complication of an untreated foot disorder.

How are child foot disorders treated?

Restore Foot & Ankle Specialists provide nonsurgical therapies to correct your child’s foot disorder. These therapies may include:

Casting
Bracing
Custom orthotics
Physical therapy

For severe foot deformities, the team may recommend surgery. They use minimally invasive techniques to realign the bones of the foot to correct bunions and other conditions. The surgeons can also repair fractures and soft tissue damage that relates to untreated foot deformities.

Call Restore Foot & Ankle Specialists today to schedule a diagnostic evaluation for symptoms of a child foot disorder, or book a consultation online.