Out-toeing usually develops due to intra-uterine positioning, and many affected children outgrow the condition as they get older.
Out-toeing refers to external rotation of the foot. It may be unilateral or bilateral, depending on the cause.
Reasons for out-toeing is one or more of the following:
(1) external rotation hip contracture
(2) external femoral torsion
(3) external tibial rotation
(4) calcaneo-valgus foot
Causes may include:
(1) intra-uterine positioning
(2) cerebral palsy
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