Condition
Pediatric Intoeing
What You Need to Know
Intoeing, commonly referred to as being pigeon toed, happens when children walk with their feet turned in. It’s a common condition that can be present at birth or develop in young children.
Intoeing usually doesn’t cause pain or prevent a child from learning to walk or run and often corrects itself. Most children’s feet gradually straighten out as they grow older and their walking and running improves. If the condition continues and is left untreated, it can lead to complications including:
- An unbalanced gait (way of walking) that can cause strain
- Reduced athletic ability because of problems running and jumping
- Foot deformities including bunions, hammertoes and flat feet
Schedule an Appointment
Our pediatric specialists provide personalized care for your child’s physical, mental and emotional health needs. Meet the providers who treat intoeing and schedule an appointment today.
Departments that Treat Intoeing
Skeletal Dysplasia Clinic
For more than 25 years, the Skeletal Dysplasia Clinic has provided multidisciplinary care for infants, children and young adults with various forms of skeletal disorders.
