Week 3 - In-toeing Flashcards
1
Q
what is in-toeing?
A
a child who when walking and standing will have feet which point towards the midline
2
Q
what are the signs of in-toeing?
A
appear to parents as clumsy
wear through shoes very quickly
exaggerated when running
3
Q
name 3 causes of in-toeing
A
femoral neck anteversion
internal tibial torsion
forefoot adduction
4
Q
what is femoral neck anteversion?
A
anteversion of the femoral neck from the normal slightly anteverted position
(inward rotation)
5
Q
what is internal tibial torsion?
A
rotation of the tibia inwards about its vertical axis
can be a normal variation
6
Q
what is forefoot adduction?
A
inward curving of the lateral side of the foot
usually resolves
