Metatarsus adductus improves by itself most of the time, usually over the first 4 to 6 months of life. Babies aged 6 to 9 months with severe deformity or feet that are very rigid may be treated with casts or special shoes with a high rate of success. Surgery to straighten the foot is seldom required.
Metatarsus adductus is a different condition than clubfoot, which is a more severe foot deformity that requires treatment soon after birth. Learn more about ClubfootClubfoot (topic.cfm?topic=A00255)
Tibial Torsion
Tibial torsion in a young child.
(Courtesy of Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children)
