Foot Disorders Forum - Re: My Son Was Born With 3 Toes On Each Foot

My son was born 2 weeks ago with 3 toes on each foot. Has anyone heard of this or experienced this? Any information would be helpful. What is this caused from? My husband and I have had no family history of any abnormalities. Im waiting for the genetic doctor to call so I can go in for an appt. To get evaluated. He has gone to see an orthopedic pediatrician but they said he is to young now to tell if there will be any issues long term. At 6 months they will have him x-rayed again. I tried to do research on the web but there doesnt seem to be to much information.
A concerned mom

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cadivey69

replied on May 22nd, 2009

New User

hi. my son was also born with only 3 toes. he also had his feet x-rayed. it worried us too as we tried to research but found nothing. but our son started walking at normal age. he was 11 months wen he took his first steps. he is now 3 and at nursery. and is no different to any of the other children. he does have to wear shoes fitted to the size of his foot because of his feet being so narrow. which are provided by our hospital. they offer a large range of shoes to choose from which dont look any different from the ones you buy at the shop.
hope this helps

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