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Toddler walking problem
My kid is 1y10m old, for the last 1 month when he runs it looks as if his leg is hurt (and runs/walks like a person who has hurt his leg - walks lame) and keeps his right foot more towards right side instead of straight. We have consulted an ortho also and he said that childs limbs develops upto 4 years and his walking like this is normal and no problem is there but when we see him walking/running like this we feel that there is some problem and the baby might be hurt...kindly advise is the ortho's words are correct or should we consult another person and go for any diagnosis
Greetings, sorry about your concern.
Just understand the basic development of a kid, Until your kids 13 th year bones solidification happens, meaning they develop into a full functional bone.. So until then they cannot fully bear weight of the body. This is normal for any kid.
Having said that if your kid frequently falls or if he is not able to stand straight and has a tendency to lean on one side, then this a postural deviation. Since foot is the first structure which comes into contact with ground and if muscles are not supporting them, foot turns inwards.
This can be corrected by a physiotherapist specialised in postural correction.
Next Steps
normally exercise for hip and foot plus braces ate used to correct this. physio will guide you. in 4 to 6 months your kid will be back to using his foot normally
Health Tips
not to be worried, this can be corrected. if for reasons you cannot find a physio or find solutions just bring your kid to me will do the needful.
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