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Review
. 2010 Jun;15(2):297-307.
doi: 10.1016/j.fcl.2010.01.002.

Idiopathic toe walking and contractures of the triceps surae

Matthew C Solan  1 , Julie Kohls-Gatzoulis, Michael M Stephens
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Review

Idiopathic toe walking and contractures of the triceps surae

Matthew C Solan et al. Foot Ankle Clin. 2010 Jun.

Abstract

Toe walking is a common feature in immature gait and is considered normal up to 3 years of age. As walking ability improves, initial contact is made with the heel. Toe-walkers will stand out as different once heel-strike is achieved by most of their peers. This difference gives rise to parental concern. Therefore toe-walkers are often referred at 3 years of age. This article examines the evidence for the management of children who have idiopathic toe walking and reviews the literature on surgery for the lengthening of a calf contracture.

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