Rotational deformities in the lower extremities.
Rotational abnormalities of the lower extremities remain a significant complaint among parents of pediatric patients. Intoeing can result from metatarsus adductus, internal tibial torsion, or femoral anteversion. Rarely is orthopedic treatment necessary. Current recommendations regarding the treatment of intoeing are given.
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Department of Orthopedics, Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, Dallas 75219, USA.
D000886:Anthropometry; D002648:Child; D000013:Congenital Abnormalities / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D005269:Femur / Q000002:abnormalities*; D006801:Humans; D008684:Metatarsus / Q000002:abnormalities*; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D012399:Rotation; D013977:Tibia / Q000002:abnormalities*; D014102:Torsion Abnormality