When to Be Concerned About Abnormal Gait: Toe Walking, In-Toeing, Out-Toeing, Bowlegs, and Knock-Knees

Abstract

Caregivers are often concerned with their child's gait, especially if it deviates from the development of other children. It is common that parents and grandparents have personal memories of brace wear or orthotic use to correct rotational or alignment difference as young children. Although perceived gait differences are a source of angst for families, many are of minimal functional concern and rarely need intervention. [ Pediatr Ann . 2022;51(9):e340–e345.]