History
The course depends on the underlying disease and its treatment options. With idiopathic tiptoe gait, in half of all cases the gait pattern is completely normalized without treatment. If the tip-toe gait remains intact into adulthood, widened forefeet and hollow feet are common.
The consequence of the abnormal strain on certain muscle groups and the skeleton can lead to premature wear and tear and malposition of the hip, knee or ankle joint. Especially type III has a high spontaneous healing rate, type I and II have an excellent prognosis if treated in time. This is best if the treatment takes place before the age of 5 years, late effects are then not to be expected. Treatment is also very effective beyond this age, but it can be longer and more expensive.
