title: Childhood foot and leg problems.
abstract: A thorough history and examination are essential to the accurate diagnosis of foot and leg problems in children. Most such problems, if diagnosed and treated early, can be corrected by conservative measures. Footwear for these children must be properly chosen.
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003025:Clubfoot / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D005413:Flatfoot / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D005532:Foot Deformities, Congenital; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007866:Leg / Q000002:abnormalities*; D008297:Male; D008684:Metatarsus / Q000002:abnormalities; D010808:Physical Examination; D013977:Tibia; D014102:Torsion Abnormality