Pigeon-toed feet is the condition in which the feet are pointed in the inward direction rather than being in straight or outward direction which is the normal position. This condition is also known as In toeing. In this article we will be discussing some of the causes of pigeon-toe feet in children.

Causes Of Pigeon-Toe Feet In Children:
Some of the causes of pigeon-toe feet in children are:

• Metatarsus Adductus: It is the curve which is found in the foot. This can be clearly noticed in the foot of your baby. These curves are actually formed when the baby is inside the uterus in their fetal stages. This curves straightens up as the child grows. The doctor can try some straightening exercises to stretch the foot of the baby or use some casts or braces for the same purpose.
• Internal Tibial Torsion: It is the twist in the tibia bone (which is the bone in between the knee and ankle). This twist is noticed at the time when the child begins to walk. In case the twist is inwards then it is normal and gets straighten up as the baby attains age. But in case the twist do not straighten up for the feet to point in the outward direction then it can result in pigeon toed feet.
• Excess Femoral Anteversion: It is the inward twist in the femur bone of the leg in babies. Although most of the babies are born with some kind of twist in their femur bone which reduces as the baby grows. This condition is usually noticed when the baby starts walking and can be corrected with the use of casts and brace in the affected part. In case it is left untreated, it results in the development of pigeon-toes.

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