Childhood pigeon toe is a deformation which is frequently congenital and responds well to conservative treatment. Pigeon toe treatment should begin as early as possible in order to prevent long-term harm, so suitable countermeasures are taken from infancy onwards.
Depending on the severity of the misalignment, corrective treatment may be taken in the form of physiotherapy or the use of plaster casts or night splints. If the misalignment persists until the child starts walking, corrective anti-varus shoes combined with insoles may be used.
The indication for anti-varus shoes is the treatment of walking-age children with forefoot adduction such as pigeon toe, serpentine foot or previously treated club foot.
Expectations for therapy, comfort and normal shoe appearance are met.
