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Kids’ Feet: Podopediatrics

Kids’ Feet: Podopediatrics. Dr. Dennis R. Frisch 561-395-4243. Outline. Growth, Anatomy, and Development Common Conditions at Birth Common Early Childhood Conditions Treatment Methods Common Nail and Skin Conditions Conditions Affecting G rowth Centers Common Injuries Other Issues.

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Kids’ Feet: Podopediatrics

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  1. Kids’ Feet: Podopediatrics Dr. Dennis R. Frisch 561-395-4243

  2. Outline • Growth, Anatomy, and Development • Common Conditions at Birth • Common Early Childhood Conditions • Treatment Methods • Common Nail and Skin Conditions • Conditions Affecting Growth Centers • Common Injuries • Other Issues

  3. Growth, Anatomy, and Development • At birth, an infant’s legs are rotated outward. • At birth, a child’s legs are relatively short when compared to the overall length of the body.

  4. Growth, Anatomy, and Development • As growth occurs, the femur (thigh bone) and the tibia (lower leg bone) untwist. • Foot growth from birth until age two is fairly rapid. Feet double in length from birth to age four.

  5. Growth, Anatomy, and Development • At birth, there are relatively few bones in the foot. With maturity, new areas of growth appear. • Every newborn should be examined carefully in the hospital for any potential foot or leg problems. • Another examination of the feet and legs should be done at 4-6 months of age.

  6. Growth, Anatomy, and Development • Most children walk unassisted by 10-18 months. • Most conditions associated with flat feet, bowlegs, knock knees, leg length differences, and ankle problems become obvious with standing.

  7. Growth, Anatomy, and Development • Final bone development can be determined by gender, heredity, and the nature of the child’s foot structure. • Annual visits to the podiatrist will help identify and allow treatment of most conditions.

  8. Common Conditions at Birth • Club foot • Reverse club foot (Calcanealvalgus) • Rocker bottom foot • Metatarsus adductus (turned-in foot)

  9. Common Conditions at Birth • Overlapping toes • Webbed toes (Syndactyly) • Extra toes (Polydactyly) • Long toes or short toes

  10. Common Early Childhood Conditions • In-toeing (Pigeon-toed) • Out-toeing (Duck or Slew-footed) • Bowlegs/Knock knees • Hyper-extension of the knees • Leg length differences

  11. Common Early Childhood Conditions • Tight heel cord (Equinus) • Night cramps • Low-arched feet (Flat footed) • High-arched feet

  12. Treatment Methods • Shoes and shoe therapy • Orthotics • Possible surgical options

  13. Common Nail and Skin Conditions • Nails • Warts • Foreign bodies • Fungus infections • Contact dermatitis

  14. Common Nail and Skin Conditions • Impetigo • Eczema • Psoriasis • Foot odor • Corns and calluses

  15. Conditions Affecting Growth Centers • Osgood Schlatter’s disease • Kohler’s disease • Freiberg’s disease • Sever’s disease

  16. Common Injuries • Fractures, dislocations, and sprains • Overuse injuries to the knee (Chondromalacia) • Shin splints • Achilles tendonitis

  17. Other Issues • Juvenile bunions • Hammertoes • Medial pinch callus of the great toe • Tailor’s bunion • Accessory bones • Ganglions and cysts

  18. Conclusion • Your child’s feet must last a lifetime • Treat problems now • Visit your podiatrist Dr. Dennis Frisch 561-395-4243 30 SE 7th St Boca Raton, FL 33432 www.bocaratonpodiatry.com brpod@bellsouth.net

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