Foot diseases and deformities in children : radiographic features and brace treatment

Abstract

Child’s foot disorders have various clinical features, including deformities and functional impairments such as pain or limited joint motion. Furthermore, they have a wide variety of etiologies, such as congenital in origin or acquired, and neurological or muscular cause. In this issue we will outline the clinically important foot disorders in children, and show those clinical features, physical findings, and X-ray measurement methods. Additionally, the indications and the effects of the orthotic treatment for those foot disorders will be discussed.