Pediatrics Forum for discussion of podopediatrics, childrens foot concerns and issues. Sat, 08 Aug 2026 22:16:56 +0000 Sat, 08 Aug 2026 22:16:56 +0000 Podiatry Arena https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?forums/pediatrics.19/ Foot growth in children Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:45:07 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/foot-growth-in-children.114332/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/foot-growth-in-children.114332/ invalid@example.com (NewsBot) NewsBot Variability of foot growth in width in relation to length among 3-year-old girls and boys
Ewa Puszczałowska-Lizis et al
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Kane, Kyra
Pediatric Physical Therapy: December 1, 2014
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Chesney D, Barker S, Maffulli N.
BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2007 Jun 28;8:53.
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Benedetti MG, Ceccarelli F, Berti L, Luciani D, Catani F, Boschi M, Giannini S.
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Hayley Uden, Rolf Scharfbillig and Ryan Causby
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Zioupos, Stephanie; Westacott, Daniel
Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics B ():10.1097/BPB.0000000000001053, December 26, 2022.
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Congenital Vertical Talus]]> 51 The role of the first metarsocuneiform joint in hallux valgus. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:32:45 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/the-role-of-the-first-metarsocuneiform-joint-in-hallux-valgus.57506/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/the-role-of-the-first-metarsocuneiform-joint-in-hallux-valgus.57506/ invalid@example.com (NewsBot) NewsBot The role of the first metarsocuneiform joint in juvenile hallux valgus.
Vyas S, Conduah A, Vyas N, Otsuka NY.
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Accessibility to Clubfoot Treatment]]> 5 Calcaneonavicular coalition Mon, 08 Jun 2026 02:24:35 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/calcaneonavicular-coalition.37509/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/calcaneonavicular-coalition.37509/ invalid@example.com (NewsBot) NewsBot Calcaneonavicular coalition: treatment by excision and fat graft.
Mubarak SJ, Patel PN, Upasani VV, Moor MA, Wenger DR.
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Maurer JD, Ward V, Mayson TA, Davies KR, Alvarez CM, Beauchamp RD, Black AH.
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Luis Herrera et al
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Doglio L, Pavan E, Pernigotti I, Petralia P, Frigo C, Minetti C.
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Athletic Ability of School-Age Children After Satisfactory Treatment of Congenital Clubfoot]]> 4 How flat is the paediatric flatfoot? Wed, 20 May 2026 05:55:45 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/how-flat-is-the-paediatric-flatfoot.109616/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/how-flat-is-the-paediatric-flatfoot.109616/ invalid@example.com (NewsBot) NewsBot Time to revise our dialogue: how flat is the paediatric flatfoot?
Stewart C. Morrison Juliet McClymont, Carina Price and Chris Nester
Journal of Foot and Ankle Research201710:50
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Carroll NC.
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Philbin TM, Homan B, Hill K, Berlet G.
Foot Ankle Spec. 2008 Dec;1(6):344-9.
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Yang JH, Suh SW, Sung PS, Park WH.
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Uden H, Kumar S.
J Multidiscip Healthc. 2012;5:27-35
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She has had right lateral foot pain for approximately 4 months and has a minimally enlarged styloid process on the affected foot, with pain on prolonged activity. She is a very sporty girl (Netball, Hockey, Lacrosse...

Iselin's Disease]]> 24 Painful Peroneal Tubercles in the Pediatric Population Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:55:39 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/painful-peroneal-tubercles-in-the-pediatric-population.79585/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/painful-peroneal-tubercles-in-the-pediatric-population.79585/ invalid@example.com (NewsBot) NewsBot Prevalence of Painful Peroneal Tubercles in the Pediatric Population
Pascual Dutton, Eric W. Edmonds, Robert K. Lark, Scott J. Mubarak
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His referral to Physio was for achilles...

Congenital Fibula Deficiency]]> 31 Pros and Cons of the Subtalar Joint Arthroereisis Procedure in Pediatric Flatfoot Deformity Mon, 30 Mar 2026 04:43:54 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/pros-and-cons-of-the-subtalar-joint-arthroereisis-procedure-in-pediatric-flatfoot-deformity.71449/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/pros-and-cons-of-the-subtalar-joint-arthroereisis-procedure-in-pediatric-flatfoot-deformity.71449/ invalid@example.com (Mark Russell) Mark Russell
I remember not that long ago a time when it was considered controversial to suggest any intervention in paediatric flatfoot, never mind whether it was symptomatic or not. How times have changed. These days, when I see a severely flat footed child we not only discuss orthotic management but also subtalor artheroesis. I suspect you do also. Two questions: Would you perform this...

Pros and Cons of the Subtalar Joint Arthroereisis Procedure in Pediatric Flatfoot Deformity]]> 105 Foot Oligodactyly Fri, 27 Mar 2026 20:44:25 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/foot-oligodactyly.114011/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/foot-oligodactyly.114011/ invalid@example.com (NewsBot) NewsBot Foot Oligodactyly as the Main Dysplasia in Children
Nickolaos Laliotis et al
Cureus. 2023 Feb 12;15(2)
Foot Oligodactyly]]> 2 W sitting position Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:20:16 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/w-sitting-position.42369/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/w-sitting-position.42369/ invalid@example.com (posalafin) posalafin
3.5yo female, born at term by normal vaginal delivery, no neonatal complications. Has reached all developmetal milestones at age appropriate rate. No illnesses or regular medications, has recieved all recommended immunisations. No significant materanal Hx generally, but mother does have bilateral HAV. Physically very active & has never complained of any foot pain or...

W sitting position]]> 7 Children's foot, ankle and leg problems in primary care: Thu, 26 Feb 2026 21:02:49 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/childrens-foot-ankle-and-leg-problems-in-primary-care.113694/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/childrens-foot-ankle-and-leg-problems-in-primary-care.113694/ invalid@example.com (NewsBot) NewsBot Australian children's foot, ankle and leg problems in primary care: a secondary analysis of the Bettering the Evaluation and Care of Health (BEACH) data
Cylie M Williams et al
BMJ Open. 2022 Jul 27;12(7):e062063
Children's foot, ankle and leg problems in primary care:]]> 3 Kohler's Disease Thu, 12 Feb 2026 23:33:51 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/kohlers-disease.4143/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/kohlers-disease.4143/ invalid@example.com (Mark Egan) Mark Egan
Have recently seen a nine year old boy who is suffering from Kohler's in the L foot (see attached films).

Some background -
General Health good, nil developmental issues, active child, described as an idiopathic toe walker (yet I did not see any walking as he he is now NWB with crutches). Had been having some issues with mild midfoot pain last year but they seemed to settle...

Kohler's Disease]]> 25 Structure, Flexibility and Function Variables that Discriminate Asymptomatic Foot Types Thu, 05 Feb 2026 18:33:52 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/structure-flexibility-and-function-variables-that-discriminate-asymptomatic-foot-types.107967/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/structure-flexibility-and-function-variables-that-discriminate-asymptomatic-foot-types.107967/ invalid@example.com (NewsBot) NewsBot An Investigation of Structure, Flexibility and Function Variables that Discriminate Asymptomatic Foot Types.
Shultz SP, Song J, Kraszewski AP, Hafer JF, Rao S, Backus S, Mootanah R, Hillstrom HJ.
J Appl Biomech. 2016 Dec 19:1-25.
Structure, Flexibility and Function Variables that Discriminate Asymptomatic Foot Types]]> 5 Down syndrome Mon, 02 Feb 2026 20:25:20 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/down-syndrome.7266/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/down-syndrome.7266/ invalid@example.com (NewsBot) NewsBot Down syndrome: orthopedic issues.
Mik G, Gholve PA, Scher DM, Widmann RF, Green DW.
Curr Opin Pediatr. 2008 Feb;20(1):30-36.
Down syndrome]]> 66 Progression of Juvenile Hallux Valgus Deformity Sat, 31 Jan 2026 20:57:59 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/progression-of-juvenile-hallux-valgus-deformity.110677/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/progression-of-juvenile-hallux-valgus-deformity.110677/ invalid@example.com (NewsBot) NewsBot Natural Progression of Radiographic Indices in Juvenile Hallux Valgus Deformity
Seung Yeol Lee, MD, PhD, Soon-Sun Kwon, PhD, Moon Seok Park, MD, Kyoung Min Lee, MD, PhD
AOFAS Annual Meeting 2018 1
Progression of Juvenile Hallux Valgus Deformity]]> 11 Nighttime Bracing and Sleep Fri, 09 Jan 2026 23:50:57 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/nighttime-bracing-and-sleep.114853/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/nighttime-bracing-and-sleep.114853/ invalid@example.com (NewsBot) NewsBot Young Children Undergoing Nighttime Bracing for Clubfoot Have No Differences in Sleep Metrics Compared to Age-matched Controls
Erikson Nichols et al
J Pediatr Soc North Am. 2025 Oct 18:14:100285.
Nighttime Bracing and Sleep]]> Video Based Game Exercise Therapy for Flat Feet Fri, 09 Jan 2026 04:05:12 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/video-based-game-exercise-therapy-for-flat-feet.114192/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/video-based-game-exercise-therapy-for-flat-feet.114192/ invalid@example.com (NewsBot) NewsBot The Effectiveness of Video-Based Game Exercise Therapy Applications in Pes Planus Rehabilitation: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial
Ayşe Büşra Erten
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Video Based Game Exercise Therapy for Flat Feet]]> 3 Digital deformities in children under 6 Wed, 31 Dec 2025 23:03:13 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/digital-deformities-in-children-under-6.1544/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/digital-deformities-in-children-under-6.1544/ invalid@example.com (whaley) whaley
I have been receiving recently quite a few referrals for children with digital deformites, usually adductovarus digits of the 3rd or 4th toes. These toes deformities are flexible and usually unilateral.

I have been looking into newer treatments/interventions for these toes. Much of what I have read suggests that taping and splinting are not great treatments for these toes. I...

Digital deformities in children under 6]]> 4 Children’s school footwear: the impact of fit on foot function Tue, 30 Dec 2025 03:20:47 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/children%E2%80%99s-school-footwear-the-impact-of-fit-on-foot-function.112890/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/children%E2%80%99s-school-footwear-the-impact-of-fit-on-foot-function.112890/ invalid@example.com (NewsBot) NewsBot Children’s school footwear: the impact of fit on foot function, comfort and jump performance in children aged 8 to 12 years
ElsaMatthias HelenBanwell JohnArnold
Gait & Posture 18 April 2021
Children’s school footwear: the impact of fit on foot function]]> 10 Foot Characteristics During Walking in 6-14- Year-Old Children Sun, 28 Dec 2025 04:16:56 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/foot-characteristics-during-walking-in-6-14-year-old-children.112382/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/foot-characteristics-during-walking-in-6-14-year-old-children.112382/ invalid@example.com (NewsBot) NewsBot Foot Characteristics During Walking in 6-14- Year-Old Children
Mario Kasović et al
Sci Rep. 2020 Jun 11;10(1):9501
Foot Characteristics During Walking in 6-14- Year-Old Children]]> 7 Classification of polydactyly of the foot Sat, 20 Dec 2025 04:59:35 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/classification-of-polydactyly-of-the-foot.90556/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/classification-of-polydactyly-of-the-foot.90556/ invalid@example.com (NewsBot) NewsBot New classification of polydactyly of the foot on the basis of syndactylism, axis deviation, and metatarsal extent of extra digit.
Seok HH, Park JU, Kwon ST.
Arch Plast Surg. 2013 May;40(3):232-7.
Classification of polydactyly of the foot]]> 17 Medial Wedges for In-Toe Gait Sun, 14 Dec 2025 20:03:54 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/medial-wedges-for-in-toe-gait.111779/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/medial-wedges-for-in-toe-gait.111779/ invalid@example.com (NewsBot) NewsBot Effectiveness of medial-wedge insoles for children with intoeing gait who fall easily.
Mouri H et al
Turk J Phys Med Rehabil. 2019 Feb 14;65(1):9-15
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