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["My child walks on his tiptoes"].

B Fragnière1, N Garoflid, M Dutoit

  • 1Hôpital orthopédique de la Suisse romande. bruno.fragniere@hosr.hospvd.ch

Revue Medicale De La Suisse Romande
|December 8, 2000
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Idiopathic Toe Walking (ITW) is a diagnosis of exclusion, often without a clear cause. Non-operative treatments are preferred, with heel cord lengthening reserved for children with functional impairment.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Orthopedics
  • Neurology

Context:

  • Toe walking is a common gait pattern in childhood.
  • Idiopathic Toe Walking (ITW) is a diagnosis of exclusion, requiring thorough clinical evaluation.
  • Management strategies vary based on etiology and severity.

Purpose:

  • To present the management of children with symmetrical, persistent toe walking.
  • To differentiate between idiopathic and secondary causes of toe walking.
  • To outline treatment options, including conservative and surgical approaches.

Summary:

  • Most cases of toe walking lack an identifiable cause, leading to the diagnosis of Idiopathic Toe Walking (ITW).
  • Non-operative management is the initial approach for toe walking when an etiology is identified.

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  • Heel cord lengthening is the primary surgical intervention for ITW, indicated for functional impairment and performed at a later age.

    • Impact:

    • Provides a clear diagnostic and management pathway for pediatric toe walking.
    • Emphasizes conservative treatment first, reserving surgery for specific indications.
    • Aims to optimize functional outcomes and minimize surgical intervention in children with ITW.