Inward stepping; is the situation where the feet look inward when stepping, instead of facing straight ahead. There may be many reasons for introversion. It is common in young children and babies. It is also called “pigeon toes” (pigeon walk).
In children under 2 years of age, the reason is usually that the tibia is turned inward, which causes the baby to It is caused by its position in the uterus.
The most common cause in children older than 2 years is; It is the inward turning of the femur. The femur is turned inward at the hip level. This causes the knees, feet and toes to all show through. It is common for these children to sit with their legs crossed under them ("W" sitting).
Another reason for inward pressing is the inward turning of the front part of the foot. This is an anomaly that is generally seen at birth.
If your child's feet show through while walking or taking a step, you should consult a Pediatric Orthopedist. Diagnosis can usually be made easily by examination and sometimes with the help of imaging methods.
How Is It Treated?
Treatment is usually not required, incontinence may resolve on its own over time.
In children under the age of 2, the situation improves when the child stands up and starts walking.
In children over the age of 2, the treatment sometimes involves simply having the child sit with his/her legs crossed (W sitting)
This situation resolves itself when children reach school age and spend most of their time sitting in a normal position in a chair.
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