Crooked toes in an infant

Last edited 23 Sept 2026

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Crooked toes
- Most resolve with weight-bearing (assuming shoes and socks fit comfortably)
- This deformity rarely causes symptoms. Most cases resolve over time without treatment. Active treatment, such as stretching, taping, or splinting, has not been shown to affect outcome.

Reference

Baird DC, Dickison CG, Spires HI. Lower Extremity Abnormalities in Children. Am Fam Physician. 2025 Feb;111(2):125-139

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