Outtoeing
By age 2, most kids walk with their toes pointed slightly outward. If the feet angle out excessively this is called outtoeing. It isn’t as common as intoeing, but in most cases, it is also just part of normal development. If you want reassurance that your child is walking normally, ask your doctor during a routine well-child visit.
 Metatarsus Adductus
Some infants are born with feet that bend inward from the middle of the feet to the toes. This is called metatarsus adductus. It can resemble a clubfoot, which is a different and more serious deformity. Metatarsus adductus is a common condition that usually improves on its own. If the child reaches the age of 6 to 9 months and the condition isn’t better, your doctor may recommend special corrective shoes or casts. In most cases, this treatment corrects the deformity.
Page last updated: January 2008
March 2001
This material was codeveloped by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons - www.aaos.org
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