Pediatric Care Online : Chapter 183: Foot and Leg Problems

Chapter 183: Foot and Leg Problems
[General]
Orthopedic Terminology
Shoes
[General]
Functions of Shoes
Fitting Shoes
Clinical Conditions
[General]
Toe Deformities in Children
Clubfoot
[General]
Evaluation
Management
Deformities of the Forefoot
Definition of Terms
Evaluation
Management
Pronation
[General]
Differential Diagnosis
Evaluation
Management
Pes Cavus
[General]
Evaluation
Management
Toe-Walking
[General]
Differential Diagnosis
Evaluation
Management
Bowed Legs and Knock-Knees
[General]
Differential Diagnosis
Evaluation
Management
In-Toeing and Out-Toeing
[General]
Differential Diagnosis
Evaluation
Management
Positions Leading to In-Toeing and Out-Toeing
Internal Tibial Torsion
[General]
Differential Diagnosis
Evaluation
Management
Femoral Anteversion
[General]
Evaluation
Management
When to Refer
Tools for Practice
Engaging Patient and Family
Medical Decision Support
Related Web Sites
Suggested Resources
References
Images

Chapter 183: Foot and Leg Problems

Robert A. Hoekelman, MD; Maurice J. Chianese, MD

Pronation is an outward rolling of the foot with eversion of the heel and eversion and abduction of the forefoot. Flexible foot, relaxed foot, fatfoot, and flatfoot (pes planus) are other terms used to describe this condition, leading to considerable confusion.

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