Pediatric Foot and Ankle

02/05/2026

👣 Did you know some kids are born with an extra bone in their foot?

It’s called an accessory navicular sometimes nicknamed the “jelly bean bone” and it can cause chronic pain and difficulty with sports and daily activities.

In this video, we explain the Kidner Procedure, a proven treatment that removes the extra bone and restores healthy tendon function.

✅ Less pain
✅ Better mobility
✅ Back to being a kid

🎥 Watch the full story on our YouTube Page : https://youtu.be/HRpIR_et3mY?si=ZeFWk_wuSF0ZZlug



👣 ¿Sabías que algunos niños nacen con un hueso extra en el pie?

Se llama hueso navicular accesorio, a veces conocido como el "hueso de la judía", y puede causar dolor crónico y dificultades para practicar deportes y realizar actividades cotidianas.

En este video, explicamos el procedimiento de Kidner, un tratamiento eficaz que extirpa el hueso extra y restaura la función normal del tendón.

✅ Menos dolor
✅ Mayor movilidad
✅ De vuelta a la normalidad

🎥 Vea la historia completa en nuestro canal de YouTube: https://youtu.be/HRpIR_et3mY?si=ZeFWk_wuSF0ZZlug

02/02/2026

Toe walking after age 7 isn’t always a habit. In many children, it can be structural. Meaning they may be physically unable to walk flat without proper evaluation and care.

This is Fallon’s story. Her family traveled from Seattle to Arizona to seek specialized care for persistent toe walking.

🎥 Full documentary on YouTube : https://youtu.be/D2yT4mSKIWY?si=baGhCL73pYtYSXWE

(Shared with family consent for educational purposes.)



De Seattle a Arizona: “Caminar en Puntas” o “Su Historia”

Caminar en puntas después de los 7 u 8 años no siempre es un hábito.
En muchos niños, puede ser un problema estructural — lo que significa que físicamente no pueden caminar con el pie plano sin la evaluación y atención adecuadas.

Esta es la historia de Fallon. Su familia viajó desde Seattle hasta Arizona para buscar atención especializada para el caminar en puntas persistente.

🎥 Documental completo en YouTube (enlace en la biografía)

(Compartido con consentimiento de la familia con fines educativos.)

01/30/2026

Team building + learning + Ice Cream 👣💙🍦= Successful Team Meeting

Days like this help us grow together, support each other, and deliver even better care to our patients.

Trabajo en equipo + aprendizaje + Nieve👣💙=formacion de equipo exitosa!

Días como este nos ayudan a crecer juntos, a apoyarnos mutuamente y a brindar una atención aún mejor a nuestros pacientes.

01/23/2026

Severe toe walking is more than a habit. It can be a serious condition called Gastrocnemius-Soleus Equinus. Watch how Dr. Jarman corrects this issue by performing an Achilles lengthening and removing the low-lying soleus muscle. This final surgery means our patient, Alani, can now run, play, and walk normal—putting pain and social worries behind her! If your child is struggling with toe walking, contact us for a consultation.

01/21/2026

✨ Alani’s Toe Walking Journey – Surgery Part 2 (Final Correction) ✨

Today we’re sharing a beautiful moment in Alani’s journey — her second and final surgery to correct severe toe walking caused by Gastrocnemius-Soleus Equinus.

This condition made it impossible for her to stand or walk flat. In this video, Dr. Jarman explains what was happening inside her leg (including a low-lying soleus muscle that was blocking the Achilles from lengthening naturally), and how the procedure restores normal movement.

💛 Our goal: help kids walk normally, run, play, and live without pain.

🎥 Watch the full video here:
https://youtu.be/YUAdkdnnvWk

If your child is struggling with toe walking, we’re here to help.
📞 (480) 534-7220 | 🌐 www.pediatricfootankle.com

✨ El Camino de Alani – Cirugía #2 (Corrección Final del Toe Walking) ✨

Hoy queremos compartir un momento muy especial en el camino de Alani — su segunda y última cirugía para corregir el toe walking severo (caminar de puntitas) causado por Equino Gastrocnemio-Sóleo (Gastrocnemius-Soleus Equinus).

Esta condición hacía imposible que Alani pudiera pararse o caminar con el pie completamente apoyado. En este video, el Dr. Jarman explica lo que estaba ocurriendo dentro de su pierna (incluyendo un músculo sóleo de implantación baja / low-lying soleus que impedía que el tendón de Aquiles se alargara naturalmente), y cómo este procedimiento ayuda a restaurar el movimiento normal del pie.

💛 Nuestro objetivo: ayudar a los niños a caminar normalmente, correr, jugar y vivir sin dolor.

🎥 Mira el video completo aquí:
https://youtu.be/YUAdkdnnvWk

Si tu hijo(a) está luchando con toe walking, estamos aquí para ayudarte.
📞 (480) 534-7220 | 🌐 www.pediatricfootankle.com

Watch Alani's inspiring journey as she undergoes her second and final surgery for the correction of severe toe walking. This condition, known as Gastrocnemiu...

01/20/2026

Many kids need the right evaluation, tools, and intervention to walk normally.
Full story on YouTube (link in bio).

Muchos niños necesitan la evaluación adecuada y la intervención correcta para caminar con normalidad.
Video completo en YouTube (link en bio).

01/19/2026

Toe Walking Isn’t Always a Habit

Hi everyone! We wanted to share something we think could really help families who are dealing with toe walking.

Toe walking in older kids is often dismissed as “a habit” or something a child will “grow out of.” But in many children over age 7 or 8, toe walking can be structural, meaning they may be physically unable to walk flat without proper evaluation and intervention.

We recently created a short 5-minute documentary featuring Shandron (8 years old) and behind-the-scenes care during his toe walking correction journey. Dr. Mikkel Jarman explains what structural toe walking is, why it’s often misunderstood, and what families can expect during recovery.

🎥 Watch here: https://youtu.be/0TdisvTMy9o?si=GPJCk1lmjFmgp2pY

Parent question: Has anyone here been told toe walking is “just a choice” or “sensory” — and felt like you weren’t getting real answers?

Caminar en puntas no siempre es un hábito.
Si un niño sigue caminando en puntas después de los 7 u 8 años, en muchos casos puede ser un problema estructural, lo que significa que el niño puede no poder caminar con el pie plano sin la evaluación e intervención correctas.

Creamos un mini documental de 5 minutos sobre Shandron (8 años) y su proceso para corregir el caminar en puntas. El Dr. Mikkel Jarman explica por qué se malinterpreta esta condición y qué pueden esperar las familias durante la recuperación.

🎥 Ver aquí: https://youtu.be/0TdisvTMy9o?si=UUSidkfbYCzgj7tB

Pregunta para padres: ¿A alguien le dijeron que era “solo un hábito” o que “se le iba a quitar”?

(Compartido con consentimiento de la familia. Solo con fines educativos.)

Toe walking in older children is one of the most misunderstood gait conditions — and in many cases, it’s the condition that baffles doctors. Families are oft...

01/13/2026

Thank You Families! ⭐ Our Top 3 Recent 5-Star Reviews

Feeling grateful! Here are our top 3 recent five-star reviews from parents who chose Pediatric Foot & Ankle Specialists. We’re proud to provide expert pediatric podiatry care for growing feet. From toe walking and flat feet to heel pain and sports injuries.

Gracias Familias! ⭐ Nuestras 3 Reseñas Más Recientes de 5 Estrellas

¡Hoy queremos agradecer a nuestras familias! 💙 Compartimos nuestras 3 reseñas recientes de 5 estrellas. Nos encanta ayudar a los niños con problemas del pie y tobillo como caminar de puntitas, pies planos, dolor de talón y lesiones deportivas.

01/12/2026

Out-of-state toe walking patient BTS before surgery 👣�This patient had a severe equinus contracture (gastroc-soleus equinus) — their ankle was at 90° and wouldn’t come past 45°. That level of tightness changes everything about walking.
After the correct procedure, you can see the difference immediately. This is why proper evaluation + the right surgery matters.

📍Chandler, AZ | Pediatric Foot & Ankle Specialists

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01/11/2026

We are proud to offer ASL interpretation for patients at Preferred Foot & Ankle and Pediatric Foot & Ankle.
Hallie, our medical assistant and ASL interpreter, helps ensure clear communication during visits with Dr. Jarman or Dr. Korab.

Accessible healthcare matters. Every patient deserves to fully understand their diagnosis, treatment options, and care plan—without barriers.

📍 Arizona Foot & Ankle Specialists
🤟 ASL interpretation available upon request

01/09/2026

In many toe walking correction cases, surgery is done in stages. After this child’s first foot fully healed. We planned a Part 2, correcting the second foot to improve balance, symmetry, and overall gait mechanics.
Treating one foot first allows children to heal safely, stay mobile during recovery, and begin rehabilitation before moving to the second side. This staged approach is common in pediatric toe walking treatment and helps support long-term walking improvement.

If you’ve ever wondered why we don’t always correct both feet at the same time. This is one of the biggest reasons.
📍Pediatric Foot & Ankle Specialists | Arizona
📞 Schedule an evaluation if your child is toe walking

01/09/2026

✨ We’re Expanding! ✨
A new Pediatric Foot & Ankle location is coming to Power Ranch in 2026 🎉

We’re excited to grow and better serve families in the East Valley by bringing specialized pediatric foot and ankle care closer to home. Our new Power Ranch location will provide care for common childhood foot and ankle concerns, including heel pain, toe walking, flat feet, and injuries.

This expansion reflects our commitment to supporting healthy movement and development for children at every stage.

📍 Power Ranch | Opening 2026
🔗 Learn more at pediatricfootankle.com

✨ ¡Estamos Creciendo! ✨
Una nueva ubicación de Pediatric Foot & Ankle llegará a Power Ranch en 2026 🎉

Estamos muy emocionados de expandirnos para atender mejor a las familias del East Valley, ofreciendo atención especializada del pie y tobillo pediátrico más cerca de su comunidad. Nuestra nueva ubicación en Power Ranch brindará atención para condiciones comunes en niños, como dolor de talón, marcha en puntillas, pies planos y lesiones.

Esta expansión refleja nuestro compromiso con el desarrollo y movimiento saludable de los niños en cada etapa.

📍 Power Ranch | Apertura en 2026
🔗 Conozca más en pediatricfootankle.com