Intoeing (pigeon toed)

bwralc

My daughter is pigeon toed and since it has not corrected itself by her 3rd birthday her Pedi recommended I see a Pediatric Orthopedist.  I did and he told me that my daughter has both a Tibial and a Femoral Torsion and that it's pretty extreme.  She can literally turn her feet backwards and I honestly didn't think it was that bad.

I got very upset and started tearing up since it caught me off guard.  He said she should wear a Denis Browne Splint at night.  I went home and researched and many websites say that this treatment is not going to help her condition, many others say it will.

Does anyone have any experience with this they can share?  Thanks!

shellybird101

When I was little I was pigeoned toed as well.  My mom took me to a

chiropractor.  Now I know that mine was caused by my hips so they straighten out my hips and I'm all better.  I would maybe consider looking up a chiropractor and see maybe if this is an option.  If not good luck with whatever you decide.

bwralc

Thanks so much for your reply!  I actually called my chiropractor for an evaluation and I may even get a second opinion from another ortho.  I'm just not sure that bracing her is the right answer!  Your post really helped!  I'm excited to possibly correct with chiro.