Deformation of children's feet

Valvular deformation of children's feet often occurs in orthopedic practice - there are 100 healthy children every 100 healthy times.This diagnosis should not be scared, you need to understand the problem and start solving it with the guidance of experienced experts.In most cases, the curvature of the foot is treated at home using exercise therapy, massage and other auxiliary methods, and surgical intervention is required only at the advanced stage.

What are valgus and flat deformation?

The tilted foot is a change in the lower limb axis, where the foot is flooded inside and the heel area and fingers protrude outward.With timely diagnosis and all doctor's recommendations implemented, the defects were adjusted and the correct foot was formed.Lack of treatment can lead to flat deformation of the feet and lifelong changes in the operation of the musculoskeletal system.

Signs and symptoms of valgus deformation in children

When the baby starts walking alone, the deformation of the child's foot is diagnosed as 1-1.5 years old.In the case of congenital pathology, orthopedics will notice normative deviations in infants' lives of 2-3 months.

Parents can identify the beginning of the disease itself and point out that the child mistakenly stepped on his legs, shifting the internal center of gravity.The gait may be clumsy, and Kosolapih observed a noticeable flat foot.If you place your child directly and put your knees together, create a distance of 4-5 cm between your feet.As the deformation of both sides develops, the legs gain the outline of the letter "X".This pathology is compared to "kissing the knee" (see photos).

Incorrect load distribution can cause rapid fatigue in the child, and usually he likes passive games and avoids physical exercise.Older children often complain about pain in their lower legs, joints and spine, and at night, swelling of their feet may occur.Gradually, fingers and high heels deform and deviate, the skin on the feet thickens, and corn appears.Children's shoes with deformed feet are tear unevenly - the inside of the sole is faster.

Anatomical and practical flat feet and their reasons

All newborns have flat feet with dissection as muscles, ligaments and tendons are constantly relaxed.When the child starts to get up and tries to walk, the ligament device is strengthened and forms the correct foot arch.If this does not happen, the orthopedic doctor will talk about the development of functional flatness.

Reasons for children's flat feet:

• The consequences of lack of calcium and other trace elements during pregnancy.Women need to follow all the advice of their doctor, adhere to a healthy lifestyle and eat correctly.
• Genetic factors.Pathology can be inherited, so if parents have flat feet, they should pay attention to preventing foot deformation in children.
• Transferred rick.One of the causes of foot pathology is the lack of vitamin D.The bones are softened, the musculoskeletal system is bent, and the collection of feet is flattened.

• Early settings on the legs.Although the baby may want to rely on his legs, don't let him do it earlier than 7-8 months.
• On the bottom line, the wrongly selected shoes are too free or cramped.Don't buy the "growth" of shoes for your child (supply up to one size) as the feet will be in a free position.Walk barefoot on a flat surface (house on a house).
• The following diseases can cause foot installation: cerebral palsy, polio, obesity, congenital dislocation of the thigh.Various foot injuries and stay in the cast for a long time.

Degree of pathological development

There are four levels of scaly curiosity:

1. First degree - The baby rotates his feet no more than 15 degrees.This is the initial stage of deformation, with a careful appearance treatment that can be well corrected and the feet are completely straightened.
2. The second stage is characterized by a foot deviation of 15-20 degrees.For treatment, you will need more time and energy.
3. In the third degree, the deviation is 20-30 degrees.Extended treatment is required (using orthopedic shoes, massage, exercise therapy, physiotherapy).
4. The fourth is the most difficult, curvature of feet over 30 degrees.In the absence of complex therapeutic effects, surgical correction of the lower limbs is performed.

Treatment method

In order to achieve sustained positive results, you should pay attention to treatment.After the first result appears, it should be complicated and long, and under no circumstances should you stop treating the baby.A child’s normal gait and health depend on the efforts and perseverance of his parents.The following are the main correction types for peripheral deformation of lower limbs.

Drug Therapy

Medical drugs used for the X-shaped curvature of the lower limbs are used to relieve inflammation and pain in the joints, but can only be rid of the disease with the help of medication.Typically, experts prescribe - intra-articular medications.

Orthopedic treatment and child selection using equipment

As the doctor prescribes, special orthopedic equipment can be used to treat bending of the foot - various fixtures, bandages and tires.A prerequisite for achieving sustained positive outcomes is wearing orthopedic shoes.

When choosing this kind of shoes, you need to pay attention to the following points:

• Shoes should be made of natural breathing materials;
• The child should feel comfortable in her and should not crush or rub it anywhere.
• There must be a hard and high butt in order to record the ankle joint and heel in the correct position;
• Adjust the presence of fasteners for the shoe over the foot width;
• There is a small heel, ideally "Thomas' heel" (on the inside of the foot, it's longer than the outside).

Medical sports and exercises performed at home every day

The exercises must be performed daily, and here are some of them:

• Walk alternately on socks and then on high heels (firstly lift up, then to the toes of your feet);
• Sitting on the floor, stretching out your legs and squeezing your toes;
• You can give your child a variety of small objects from the floor;
• For example, walking on uneven surfaces can be taken home with river pebbles or buying massage carpets;
• Walk on the outer edge of your feet;
• Know wooden rollers or balls;
• Rotate from left to right and vice versa.

Massage and physiotherapy

Massage is performed at home, courses are 2-3 weeks, and then have some rest.This will help strengthen muscles and reduce stress, so no special skills are required.The total massage time is 20-30 minutes.You should start with a general massage - the child lying on the belly, stretching his hands along the body and turning his head.Manual exercise should not cause pain to the baby:

• It is easy to stroke the palm along the back and gradually increase the pressure.
• Slap the witch with the edge of his palm, pinching it slightly;
• Classify the folds of the skin in the direction of the lower back to the shoulder;
• Complete back massage by stroking;
• It's easy to pinch your legs from high heels to your hips and back.

• Mark the legs and femoral muscles;
• Completely touching your legs.
• Rub your feet with the edge of your palm to gradually increase the pressure;
• The thumb of the hand "draw" the sole of the shoe 7;
• Hold the legs on the heel with one hand, the second - rub the ankle joint;
• It's easy to pull the legs "on your own body".

If necessary, doctors can prescribe physical therapy such as: magnetic therapy, acupuncture, electrophoresis, paraffin wrapping.This will improve metabolism in the problem area and help achieve full absorption of the drug.

Surgical intervention

In special cases, when complex treatments do not get results, parents are invited to resolve the issue through surgery.Modern methods used in surgery allow you to eliminate the need for metal structures and wear a cast.The doctor corrects the orientation of the ligaments and upgrades the positioning angle of the foot.After correction, subsequent recovery period and mandatory wear of orthopedic shoes.

Is it possible to completely heal the deformation?

Attracting experts in a timely manner and a serious treatment is likely to straighten the scaly shape.At the same time, treatment should be initiated until you are two years old and then go to school and you can completely get rid of the bend of your feet.It is difficult to cure the disease in children over 2 years of age and in advanced deformations of lower limbs, but you can greatly improve this.

What are the consequences if you don't deal with curvature?

The scaly feet in children will not be corrected by themselves, so pathological symptoms cannot be ignored.This deviation in the foot can lead to changes in the entire musculoskeletal system.There are problems with the knee and coxofemoral joints as well as the spine due to uneven distribution loads.In children, not only is the gait destroyed, but it becomes impossible to become impossible physical exercise (running, active play), as this can cause pain and inflammation of the joints.

• From the rebirth period, it is necessary to observe the development of infant legs, check for injuries, and massage and gymnastics easily.Prophylactic examinations are performed promptly with the orthopedic doctor and in the absence of the surgeon.

• You shouldn't put your baby on your legs too early - it's a huge burden for the fragile muscles of your legs and joints.When he feels the strength, he will try to stand up and stick to support.For the same reason, the use of walkers and jumpers is unpopular, at least for up to eight months.
• Special attention should be paid to gait - it should be correct and correspond to age.There is no doubt that you should consult an expert.
• Children's shoes should be of high quality with small heels and orthopedic insoles (we recommend reading: Children's insoles with flat feet).From seven months onwards, when the child starts standing on his legs, it is recommended to wear light sandals on his hard back, so the feet will be fixed in the right position and the load on the muscles and joints will be evenly distributed.If you stop deformation of 1-2 degrees, it is recommended to purchase orthopedic shoes in professional stores and pharmacies.
• Prevent rick.Children should spend enough time on the street because vitamin D forms in the skin under the influence of sunlight.For prevention, you can give your child vitamin D in a dose prescribed by your doctor.It is necessary to provide a full, balanced diet.
• In summer, it is very useful to let your child run barefoot and the pebbles have a massage effect.At home, use various irregular massage rugs for a few minutes a day.
• Exercise strengthens the musculoskeletal system and prevents the development of flat feet.If possible, you can record a child with a swimming or sports section of the child (we recommend reading: Swimming for newborns in the bathroom or pool?).