Positional talipes in children and young people
শিশু ও কিশোরদের পায়ের ট্যালিপিস (পা বাঁকা থাকা)
Positional talipes is a common finding in newborn babies, where the foot turns inwards and downwards. It may affect one foot or both. Despite the unusual position, the foot stays flexible and can be gently moved through its full, normal range of movement.
It is actually quite normal for a newborn's feet to turn inwards and downwards while at rest, and for the legs to be a little bowed, which can make the feet appear even more turned in than they really are.
These changes are common, and with time, the position of the feet corrects itself.
Common Symptoms
Symptom information is not available for this condition yet.
⚠️ This symptom list is for educational purposes. Having these symptoms does not mean you have this condition. See a doctor for proper diagnosis.
Medicines Commonly Used
⚠️ These medicines are commonly used for confirmed diagnoses of this condition. This is NOT a recommendation or prescription. Treatment must be determined by your doctor.
No medicines have been linked to this condition yet.
When to See a Doctor
When should you speak to a healthcare professional?
Please talk to your healthcare professional if:
- your baby's foot feels stiff, or you find you're not able to move it
- moving your baby's foot seems to cause pain
- your baby's foot position hasn't improved or resolved after 6 to 8 weeks
Don't include personal information, such as name, location, or any personal health conditions.
Causes
How is positional talipes caused?
It’s not always clear why positional talipes happens but there appears to be a link between babies with a large birth-weight or being over their term. This is because they have less room to move around in the womb in the last few weeks of pregnancy.
How is positional talipes managed?
Positional talipes is correctable. It usually resolves by itself within the first few months. Once the baby is born, they will have more space to move and stretch their feet.
You can give your baby some time out of their clothing to allow them to kick and move their legs freely. Make sure baby’s clothes are not too tight around their feet so they have room to move.
Can exercises help?
Gentle exercises for the foot may help. These should be performed regularly through the day. These exercises will be most effective when your baby is relaxed, such as during bath time.
- gently move your baby’s foot outwards, hold each stretch for 10-30 seconds
- gently move your baby’s foot upwards towards the shin, hold each stretch for 10-30 seconds
- gently stroke or tickle the outside of your baby’s foot to encourage them to move it up and outwards