Re: Idiopathic toe walking
Vikki A. Stefans
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Title:
Re: Idiopathic toe walking
Creator:
Vikki A. Stefans
Date:
2/7/2000
Text:
If it is really idiopathic, we usually do casting if heel cords are tight,
followed by hinged AFOs if needed for maintenance. Watch for subtle
proximal muscle weakness, probably get a neuro or PM&R exam to confirm
diagnosis (though might treat similarly if can walk OK in the cast of
HAFO...)
Vikki Stefans, pediatric physiatrist (rehab doc for kids), e-mail junkie,
working Mom of Sarah T. and Michael C., and wife of Henry My Travel Agent,
Arkansas Children's Hospital/ U of A for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, aka
<Email Address Redacted> ...and EVERY mom is a working mom! (OK, dads too.)
On Tue, 1 Feb 2000, Molly Pitcher wrote:
> Dear list,
> I am looking for some information on idiopathic toe walkers.
> What types of orthoses are you using?
> Is anyone familiar with any articles on the subject?
> It seems there are many different opinions on how to treat the problem if treated, from casting below and above the knee, DFA/AFO, hinged AFO's, extended toe plates.
> There are three pediatric orthopedists in my community with three varying opinions. I will post my answers. Thank you for your assistance. Molly Pitcher, C.P.O.
>
followed by hinged AFOs if needed for maintenance. Watch for subtle
proximal muscle weakness, probably get a neuro or PM&R exam to confirm
diagnosis (though might treat similarly if can walk OK in the cast of
HAFO...)
Vikki Stefans, pediatric physiatrist (rehab doc for kids), e-mail junkie,
working Mom of Sarah T. and Michael C., and wife of Henry My Travel Agent,
Arkansas Children's Hospital/ U of A for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, aka
<Email Address Redacted> ...and EVERY mom is a working mom! (OK, dads too.)
On Tue, 1 Feb 2000, Molly Pitcher wrote:
> Dear list,
> I am looking for some information on idiopathic toe walkers.
> What types of orthoses are you using?
> Is anyone familiar with any articles on the subject?
> It seems there are many different opinions on how to treat the problem if treated, from casting below and above the knee, DFA/AFO, hinged AFO's, extended toe plates.
> There are three pediatric orthopedists in my community with three varying opinions. I will post my answers. Thank you for your assistance. Molly Pitcher, C.P.O.
>
Citation
Vikki A. Stefans, “Re: Idiopathic toe walking,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 6, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/213669.
