Toe-walking is a very common reason for referral to Paediatric Orthopaedic services. Whilst up to 5% of children may walk on their toes there is very little research out there on this topic. I am part of a collaboration in the United Kingdom interesting in undertaking more high-quality research in idiopathic toe-walking. This collaborative is …
We have seen an epidemic of children presenting walking on their toes. I am part of a national group studying this common, but not well understood presentation. A recent national survey of showed marked variability in how toe-walking is managed across the UK. There is no consensus on appropriate treatments; especially when surgery should be …
I have teamed up with colleagues to record a quarterly podcast. In this we synthesise important literature from 35 different journals, relevant to surgeons with a paediatric orthopaedic practice. The second episode is now out. In this we discuss numerous topics including cerebral palsy, developmental hip dysplasia, septic arthritis and osteofibrous dysplasia. Aside from clinic …
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There continues to be much debate about the benefit of orthotics (insoles) in ameliorating common foot and ankle issues. The best way to study this is in a randomised controlled trial where a patient is either given the treatment insole or a fake insole (sham) acting as the placebo. Any improvement in symptoms in the …
