etiology and pathogenesis: sickle foot are found in infants and children, often from birth to 18 Months, accompanied by internal rotation of the tibia. The phenomenon is relatively normal. Should then disappear sickle foot. The child will thus fall more often.
causes: delayed derotation of the foot of the normal uterine position, or even adapt to the situation existing in utero or impaired development of the system or preferred leg prone position.
Type 1: Fixed at active movement (kicking the child). Prognosis is good, correct deformity is self
Type 2: In passive motion (positioning correction of the foot). Prognosis is good.
Type 3: Can not revise passive movement; severe form.
differential diagnosis:
possible tibial torsion, a functional displacement of the hip joint osteopathic with increased internal rotation
investigation:
attention to the lower extremities addressed. Mobility of the foot and note position of the hip, the position of the kneecap and tibia.
in rare Type 3: Operation, before plaster casts, splints and deposits
Osteopathiesche craniosacral treatment can also be used in addition to the Type 3 Gipsredression (medicine).
Important: Early initiation of therapy
