Idiopathic Toe Walking

  • Toe walking should stop by age 3
  • If > 3 years of age rule out neurologic cause – tethered cord
  • Rule out CP

History

  • Pregnancy
  • Motor milestones
  • Family history

Examination

  • Neuro examination
  • Cspine, lspine
  • Hips
  • Contractures
  • Leg length discrepancy

Treatment

  • early splinting w AFO, with delayed heal cord lengthening if failed cons