Podopediatrics at The Foot and Ankle Medical Group

Children’s feet are unique, and proper care is essential for healthy development. Our team works closely with your child’s primary care physician or pediatrician to create a personalized treatment plan, using conservative approaches whenever possible.

Common pediatric conditions we treat include:

• Pediatric flatfoot deformity: While flatfeet are common in young children, as the child ages a healthy arch should appear as the fat pad thins and the boney architecture presents itself
• The flatfoot hyper pronated left untreated can lead to increasing foot pain as the child’s age and weight increases. Timing in children is so important. Parents must take into consideration school and athletics when it comes to corrective surgery. For example, subtalar joint arthroeresis needs to be performed early in development preferably two year prior to boney fusion. Earlier than 12 in boys and 11 in girls.
• Kidner foot, also known as accessory navicular bone, is an extra bone in the foot that can cause pain and discomfort. Symptoms include a bony bump on the inside of the midfoot, Tenderness to the touch, Pain when walking or exercising, Flatfoot, and Difficulty fitting into shoes. 
• Tarsal coalition (rigid flatfoot): Stiff flatfoot that limits motion and can lead to pain or arthritis later in life.
• Gait abnormalities: In-toeing, out-toeing, limping, or toe-walking that doesn’t align with typical developmental patterns.
• Skin conditions: Including warts and ingrown toenails, which can cause discomfort and affect activity.

At The Foot and Ankle Medical Group, we prioritize your child’s comfort and well-being by using conservative treatments whenever possible, reserving surgery for more complex cases. We are dedicated to keeping your child healthy and active, supporting their growth with the best pediatric foot care available.

Let us help your child stay on the move! Schedule a consultation today for expert pediatric foot care.