title: The systemic significance of posturally poor foot position in the infant and child.
abstract: The cases and conditions reported in this article are but a minute sampling of the multitude of systemic conditions in which foot shape and position are valuable clues to associated serious illnesses in children. The podiatrist can contribute greatly by establishing important early diagnoses in these cases. Many times the podiatrist is the first-contact physician because of the early foot involvement. The podiatrist can make a valuable contribution to the health of children by recognizing early symptoms.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002547:Cerebral Palsy / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005531:Foot Deformities, Acquired / Q000209:etiology*; D005532:Foot Deformities, Congenital; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D009046:Motor Neurons; D009468:Neuromuscular Diseases / Q000150:complications; D010523:Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / Q000150:complications; D011187:Posture; D012584:Sciatic Nerve / Q000293:injuries; D016136:Spina Bifida Occulta / Q000150:complications; D013116:Spinal Cord / Q000002:abnormalities; D013119:Spinal Cord Injuries / Q000150:complications