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By kennedy12 | Sep 05, 2008

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Baby legs crossed at the ankle

Since birth, my granddaugher would cross her legs at the ankles. Now that she is trying to walk, her right leg will not turn straight and her feet are pointing outward. Started having her to wear her shoes on the wrong foot hoping that this will help the leg turn.

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Akbari

Sep 05, 2008

To: kennedy12

hi, I think you should visit a physiatrist. he would say if there is any treatment or special shoes needed. how old is she?

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