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Does your Child Walk Like a Pigeon?! Lonnie Kaplan DPM
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Does your Child Walk Like a Pigeon?! Lonnie Kaplan DPM

Dr. Ken Lefkowitz2018-09-20T14:40:50+00:00

In toeing, more commonly known as pigeon toes, is a disorder that is commonly seen in infants and children. The easiest way to describe this condition is that the child’s feet point in while walking. This can lead to many complications such as falling frequently and inability to keep up with friends at school. It [...]

Does your Child Walk Like a Pigeon?! Lonnie Kaplan DPMDr. Ken Lefkowitz2018-09-20T14:40:50+00:00

Why is My Child Limping: A Guide To Children’s Heel Pain
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Why is My Child Limping: A Guide To Children’s Heel Pain

Dr. Ken Lefkowitz2016-02-27T17:55:41+00:00

Pediatric heel pain is a common occurrence because a child’s feet are constantly growing. The bones in the foot of a child between the ages of 8 and 14 grow faster than the tendons, and the calcaneus, or heel bone, doesn’t fully develop until age 14. Until the calcaneus forms, new bone will grow in [...]

Why is My Child Limping: A Guide To Children’s Heel PainDr. Ken Lefkowitz2016-02-27T17:55:41+00:00