title: Evaluation of pediatric foot problems: Part I. The forefoot and the midfoot.
abstract: Foot problems in children can be the result of infection, trauma or overuse. Ingrown toenails, bunions, sesamoid disease, congenital overriding of the fifth toe, and fractures may occur in both adults and children. Some disorders, such as Freiberg's infarction and Kohler's disease, however, are unique to the pediatric population. The potential for adverse sequelae is greater in children than in adults. A thorough understanding of the anatomy of the pediatric foot and a systematic examination will facilitate the diagnosis of pediatric foot problems. A conservative approach to management will improve both compliance and outcome.
authors.affiliation: Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland, USA.
authors.forename: E G
authors.initials: EG
authors.lastname: Manusov
authors.forename: W A
authors.initials: WA
authors.lastname: Lillegard
authors.forename: R F
authors.initials: RF
authors.lastname: Raspa
authors.forename: T D
authors.initials: TD
authors.lastname: Epperly
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D018409:Foot Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006215:Hallux Valgus / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008682:Metatarsal Bones / Q000293:injuries; D009263:Nails, Ingrown / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D010007:Osteochondritis / Q000175:diagnosis; D011859:Radiography; D012716:Sesamoid Bones