Early intervention of internal lateral lateral foot in infants

Posted by Specialist Doctor I Tran Thi Thu Huong - Head of Rehabilitation Unit - General Surgery Department - Vinmec Central Park International General Hospital

The condition of the foot inward in infants is one of the common reasons why children have difficulty moving as well as limited physical development. Early intervention always brings good results and helps children develop normally.

Inverted foot is a common condition, common throughout childhood. The reason the shin bone is rotated inward is because in the period of lying in the mother's womb, around the 7th week of pregnancy, the baby's legs have internal and external rotation. Or due to an abnormality of the foot bone structure, the nerves that govern the foot. This intra-foot rotation causes the big toes of the feet to come inward, toward the midline of the body..
There are currently two types of lateral inclinations in neonates:
Intranatal feet Reason: After birth, according to the process of growth, the baby's legs will slowly rotate in the opposite direction compared to the period in the mother's womb, that is, the legs will rotate in an outward direction to bring the feet gradually. gradually open to the outside during the child's growth. Thus, along with growth, the shin bones will gradually rotate outward from birth until adulthood, and the foot's internal rotation will automatically improve throughout the child's development. . Pathologically tilted foot: This condition is at birth with the foot deformed, the posterior half of the foot extended and turned inward. Calf muscle atrophy, the skin of the feet is often stretched thin on the soles of the feet, thickened on the outer edges and insteps. In this case, there will be changes in the structure of the bones of the baby's feet and legs, so the mother needs to know for early intervention.

Mothers who find that there is a foot deformity in their baby or when they examine their child after birth and find that the foot has an internal tilt, they should have their child examined for orthopedic trauma and physiotherapy for early intervention
If the foot rotates inside due to inward rotation of the lower leg, parents will be given a clear explanation of the cause and the continuation of normal growth in the children's legs throughout childhood in order to self-correct these problems. Physiotherapists will guide exercises to help correct the child's foot posture. Children need periodic check-ups to monitor the body's natural correction. The internal tilt of the foot usually resolves on its own in most cases.

If the case is tilted in the pathology (club foot, crooked foot ...) the child will be examined and consulted for specific treatment methods. For slanted feet in pathology that requires early intervention in the first week after birth, the effectiveness will be higher.
In the treatment of children with foot deformities or inclination of the feet in infants, Vinmec International Hospital actively cooperates with Pediatrics and Orthopedic Department doctors to directly examine and give advice. the best course of treatment for the child's current condition. Besides, the doctor will advise parents on how to take care and exercise in children to help them have the best recovery process. Early intervention and proper treatment will bring good results and help children develop develop normally and integrate into life later.
Currently, the examination process at the hospital is always performed by a team of qualified doctors, combined with modern medical equipment to best serve the treatment process.