Intoeing
Intoeing means that when a child walks or runs, the feet turn inward instead of pointing straight ahead. It is commonly referred to as being “pigeon-toed.”
Intoeing is often first noticed by parents when a baby begins walking, but children at various ages may display intoeing for different reasons.
Occasionally, severe intoeing may cause young children to stumble or trip as they catch their toes on the other heel. Intoeing usually does not cause pain, nor does it lead to arthritis.
In the vast majority of children younger than 8 years old, intoeing will almost always correct itself without the use of casts, braces, surgery, or any special treatment. A child whose intoeing is associated with pain, swelling, or a limp should be evaluated by an orthopaedic surgeon.