what was my leg problem

When I was young ~4, I had to wear a leg brace with a hard plate at the hip, a hinge at the knee and a platform shoe. Much like the brace worn by Forest Gump. I was treated by a chiropractor who was a family friend. I took many supplements at the time. I know that my parents had taken me to doctors who said that I should be in a wheelchair. My parents didn’t believe that. The treatment changed my life and I played soccer and was on the dive team in high school. I just don’t know what my issue was. Also, are there issues that I should watch for as an adult? I am now 40. Thanks so much, I now swear by the use of chiropractic care.