Splayed foot is a skeletal deformity of lower limbs, which can be divided into two types: external splayed foot (X-shaped leg) and internal splayed foot (O-shaped leg). Generally speaking, "external splayed feet" are more common in toddlers, while "internal splayed feet" are more common in children who can already walk.
The main cause of splayed feet is calcium deficiency in children (vitamin D deficiency rickets). At this time, children's bones become soft due to reduced calcium deposition and excessive cartilage proliferation. In addition, children have begun to learn to stand and walk, and the softened lower limb bones can't bear the pressure of the body like tender branches, and gradually bend and deform to form splayed feet. In addition, improper parenting methods may also lead to splayed feet, such as "wrapping candles", forcing babies to stand and walk too early or too long.
In order to prevent the occurrence of splayed feet, we should first prevent children from "calcium deficiency", which can be prevented by sunbathing more and taking vitamin D preparations such as concentrated cod liver oil properly. If you have already suffered from "calcium deficiency", you should go to a regular medical and health institution for examination and treatment. At the same time, don't force your baby to learn to walk by himself too early or too long, and don't give him a "candle bag". If splayed feet have been formed, we should also actively treat them. First, actively treat primary diseases such as calcium deficiency in children. At the same time, you can exercise the inner thigh muscles of the outer splayed foot by massage, and exercise the outer thigh muscles of the inner splayed foot by massage, which can also achieve certain results.
It can be seen that splayed feet will not be passed on to the next generation, which is caused by calcium deficiency in childhood and it is difficult for adults to correct!