For kids: What every parent needs to know

Ingrown toenails in children - En español
Four tips to prevent ingrown toenails in children, plus what NOT to do if a child develops one.

6 tips to protect kids in fall sports
Every fall season, foot and ankle surgeons see an increase in ankle injuries among young athletes. Football, soccer and basketball are the sports most likely to lead to sprains, broken bones and other problems.

Children's shoes linked to escalator injuries
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, soft-sided shoes such as flip-flops were the most common type of shoe to get trapped in escalators last year, causing injuries in some cases.

Ouch! Young soccer players sidelined by painful toes
Snug cleats, repeated kicking lead to ingrown toenails.

Foot of the class
After wearing flip-flops all summer, some students head back to school in the fall with foot pain and even injuries.

Sports Injuries Affecting More Children's Feet
Foot and ankle surgeons say they’re seeing more injuries in children who play high-level sports such as gymnastics, tennis, soccer and volleyball.

Childhood Obesity Linked to Foot Pain
Foot and ankle surgeons notice a link between foot pain and childhood obesity.

Back-to-School Soccer Season: Prime Time for Foot, Ankle Injuries
Kids, coaches and parents can overdo it.

Flat feet in children
Young children’s feet often appear to be flat, and parents often wonder whether this should be of concern or if their child will simply "grow out of it."

Parents: Avoid Kids' Foot Problems With the Right Shoes
Before you head to the store to buy your kids shoes, follow these helpful guidelines to prevent or minimize foot problems from poorly fitting or worn out shoes.

Pediatric Heel Pain
Heel pain problems in children are often associated with several signs and symptoms.

Page last updated: November 14, 2008