Metatarsus Varus among Forefoot Adduction Deformities in Children.

The author identifies main etiologic factors causing intoeing in children. The levels hip joint and proximal femur-tibial torsion and foot deformities are followed. Among foot deformities metatarsus varus in pointed out and described, as the literature is not yet uniform about strict criteria. The clinical appearance is shown and X-ray signs-subluxation of os naviculare laterally on talus and changes of shape of os cuneiforme primum are mentioned. Discussed is conservative therapy-excersises and plaster casts. Key words: metatarsus varus, pes equinovarus, forefoot adduction, X-ray, torsional deformities.