Pediatric Foot and Ankle Care
Children's feet are continuously developing, making early evaluation and treatment essential for lifelong foot health. Suburban Foot & Ankle in Elmhurst and Bloomingdale provides gentle, specialized pediatric podiatric care for infants, children, and adolescents, addressing conditions ranging from flat feet and in-toeing to sports injuries and warts.
Benefits
- Early detection prevents conditions from worsening as children grow
- Gentle, child-friendly examination techniques
- Treatment of flat feet, in-toeing, toe walking, and heel pain
- Specialized care for pediatric sports injuries
- Custom pediatric orthotics designed for growing feet
- Guidance on proper footwear for each stage of development
What to Expect
Pediatric visits include a comprehensive developmental assessment of foot structure, gait observation, and evaluation of any pain or deformity. Treatment is tailored to the child's age and may include stretching exercises, orthotics, bracing, or activity modification. Parents receive guidance on monitoring their child's progress at home.
When Is This Treatment Recommended?
Bring your child in if they complain of persistent foot or heel pain, walk with a limp or unusual gait, have flat feet beyond age 5, develop ingrown toenails or warts, or experience a sports-related foot or ankle injury.
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