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Condition
Toe-Walking
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Toe-WalkingToe-walking is when a child walks on the balls of his or her feet. It is common in toddlers, and typically children outgrow it. Shriners Children’s is here to help evaluate your toe-walker, and decide if it is time to take a closer look.
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News
Stepping Towards Solutions: A Toe-walking Study at Shriners Children's
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/11/Toe-Walking-StudyJoin us in a journey towards better mobility for children everywhere.
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Condition
Turf Toe
Turf toe is a common injury occurring when the ligaments around the big toe joint are sprained. This is the result of forcefully bending the big toe beyond its normal range of motion.
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Condition
Walking (Gait) Abnormalities
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Walking-Gait-AbnormalitiesShriners Hospitals for Children is a pioneer in motion analysis technology and was among the first to establish gait centers in the nation.
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Video
Aitana Demonstrates her Walking Ability after Surgery
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2025/06/Aitana-Demonstrates-her-Walking-Ability-after-SurgeryAitana demonstrates her walking ability with her care team.
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Patient Story
Walking Toward Hope: Tadeo’s Path Forward
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/06/Tadeo-Burn-CareTadeo has spent much of his childhood receiving care at Shriners Children’s Texas after a serious fireworks accident left him with life-altering injuries as a toddler.
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Patient Story
Aitana’s Journey: Walking with Confidence
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/06/Aitana-Limb-Length-Discrepancy-CareAt just 3 years old, Aitana had sustained an injury to her femur that left her with a noticeable leg length discrepancy.
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Specialty
Orthopedics
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/OrthopedicsShriners Children’s provides the full spectrum of pediatric orthopedic care. It's everything from fracture care and casting for broken bones, to surgery and rehabilitation.
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Condition
Intoeing
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/IntoeingIntoeing is a common orthopedic condition that children typically grow out of without treatment. If you have concerns about how your child walks, orthopedists at Shriners Children's can determine if treatment is needed.
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Patient Story
From a Patient’s Mom: Our Family is Forever Changed!
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/04/Dot-Toe-Walking-CareMy daughter Dot completed a round of serial casting to fix her toe-walking with Shriners Children’s Portland and I need to tell you how truly exceptional they all were.
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