k ids ’ f eet : p odopediatrics dr. dennis r. frisch 561-395-4243
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KIDS’ FEET: PODOPEDIATRICSDr. Dennis R. Frisch561-395-4243
OUTLINE
Growth, Anatomy, and Development Common Conditions at Birth Common Early Childhood Conditions Treatment Methods Common Nail and Skin Conditions Conditions Affecting Growth Centers Common Injuries Other Issues
GROWTH, ANATOMY, AND DEVELOPMENT
At birth, an infant’s legs are rotated outward.
At birth, a child’s legs are relatively short when compared to the overall length of the body.
GROWTH, ANATOMY, AND DEVELOPMENT
As growth occurs, the femur (thigh bone) and the tibia (lower leg bone) untwist.
Foot growth from birth until age two is fairly rapid. Feet double in length from birth to age four.
GROWTH, ANATOMY, AND DEVELOPMENT
At birth, there are relatively few bones in the foot. With maturity, new areas of growth appear.
Every newborn should be examined carefully in the hospital for any potential foot or leg problems.
Another examination of the feet and legs should be done at 4-6 months of age.
GROWTH, ANATOMY, AND DEVELOPMENT
Most children walk unassisted by 10-18 months.
Most conditions associated with flat feet, bowlegs, knock knees, leg length differences, and ankle problems become obvious with standing.
GROWTH, ANATOMY, AND DEVELOPMENT
Final bone development can be determined by gender, heredity, and the nature of the child’s foot structure.
Annual visits to the podiatrist will help identify and allow treatment of most conditions.
COMMON CONDITIONS AT BIRTH
Club foot Reverse club foot (Calcaneal valgus) Rocker bottom foot Metatarsus adductus (turned-in foot)
COMMON CONDITIONS AT BIRTH
Overlapping toes Webbed toes (Syndactyly) Extra toes (Polydactyly) Long toes or short toes
COMMON EARLY CHILDHOOD CONDITIONS In-toeing (Pigeon-toed) Out-toeing (Duck or Slew-footed) Bowlegs/Knock knees Hyper-extension of the knees Leg length differences
COMMON EARLY CHILDHOOD CONDITIONS
Tight heel cord (Equinus) Night cramps Low-arched feet (Flat footed) High-arched feet
TREATMENT METHODS
Shoes and shoe therapy Orthotics Possible surgical options
COMMON NAIL AND SKIN CONDITIONS
Nails Warts Foreign bodies Fungus infections Contact dermatitis
COMMON NAIL AND SKIN CONDITIONS
Impetigo Eczema Psoriasis Foot odor Corns and calluses
CONDITIONS AFFECTING GROWTH CENTERS
Osgood Schlatter’s disease Kohler’s disease Freiberg’s disease Sever’s disease
COMMON INJURIES
Fractures, dislocations, and sprains Overuse injuries to the knee
(Chondromalacia) Shin splints Achilles tendonitis
OTHER ISSUES
Juvenile bunions Hammertoes Medial pinch callus of the great toe Tailor’s bunion Accessory bones Ganglions and cysts
CONCLUSION
Your child’s feet must last a lifetime Treat problems now Visit your podiatrist
Dr. Dennis Frisch561-395-4243
30 SE 7th StBoca Raton, FL 33432