Paediatrics Foot & Ankle Conditions
Sever’s Disease (Calcaneal Apophysitis)
Sever’s Disease (Calcaneal Apophysitis)
Sever’s Disease (Calcaneal Apophysitis)
A frequent cause of heel pain in active children aged 8–14 due to inflammation of the heel growth plate. Treatment typically involves rest, ice, pain relief, heel pads, and stretching. Heel pain consultation rates are higher among children aged 10-14 in UK primary care.
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Flat Feet (Pes Planus)
Sever’s Disease (Calcaneal Apophysitis)
Sever’s Disease (Calcaneal Apophysitis)
Characterised by low or absent foot arches, sometimes causing discomfort or fatigue during activity. Treatment includes supportive footwear, orthotics, and strengthening exercises. Foot and ankle musculoskeletal problems, including flat feet, form about 34% of pediatric consultations in England.
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In-toeing (Pigeon Toes)
Sever’s Disease (Calcaneal Apophysitis)
In-toeing (Pigeon Toes)
An inward turning of the feet noticeable in toddlers or young children, usually resolving without intervention but may require monitoring or exercises. This condition is part of broader musculoskeletal foot issues commonly seen in primary care.
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Tarsal Coalition
Ingrowing Toe nail
In-toeing (Pigeon Toes)
An abnormal connection between foot bones causing pain, stiffness, and difficulty walking; treated with rest, orthotics, physical therapy, or surgery. Although rarer, musculoskeletal diagnoses like this contribute to consultation rates peaked at 601 per 10,000 patient-years in 10-14-year-olds.
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Toe Walking
Ingrowing Toe nail
Ingrowing Toe nail
Habitual toe walking beyond toddler years, potentially requiring stretching, physical therapy, and orthotics. Toe walking is less frequently separately coded but contributes to musculoskeletal foot and gait abnormalities seen in children.
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Ingrowing Toe nail
Ingrowing Toe nail
Ingrowing Toe nail
Toenails that grow into the skin causing pain and possible infection. Treatment is nail care, warm soaks, and sometimes minor surgery. "Ingrowing toenail" was the most common specific code in 16% of pediatric foot and ankle consultations in UK primary care.to show.
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Growing Pain
Common muscle aches in children, usually in both legs, often at night and gone by morning. Harmless but can be eased with massage, stretching, warmth, or mild pain relief. Contact us if your child is experiencing these symptoms for advice and reassurance.
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Metatarsus Adductus
A common foot deformity where the front half of the foot turns inward. It is usually present at birth and often corrects naturally as the child grows.
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Over Riding toes
Over Riding toes
A condition where one toe, often the little toe, overlaps the next, which can cause rubbing, irritation, or difficulty with footwear. If you notice this in your child, contact us for a professional assessment and advice.