Question
My baby has been experiencing flatfoot deformity since they were one year old. Although I have seen a doctor and followed the advice to wear functional shoes and insoles, there has been no improvement by the time they turned two. Parents are worried that the insoles might affect the shoe size, but are also hesitant not to use them.
Answer
Currently, it is suggested to seek further correction at a specialized orthopedic hospital and rehabilitation department, as children at a young age tend to respond better to treatment. Parents should actively cooperate and undergo rehabilitation training; typically, improvements can be seen within about a year. If continuous correction does not lead to improvement, it may be necessary to consider changing the treatment method, as the older the child becomes, the poorer the correction effect.