A foot with a shape that does not allow usual walking, a congenital condition.
The medical name for the foot-and-ankle deformity commonly called clubfoot.
Any of several deformities of the foot, including talipes equinus, in which the toes are pointed downward, and talipes calcaneus, in which the toes are pointed upward so that the person walks on the heel of the affected foot.
The name for clubfoot. A congenital deformity in which the foot is twisted out of shape or position. Clubfoot may take many forms. A heel that is turned inward or outward can cause an individual to walk on the side of the foot; or a raised heel may cause a person to walk on his or her toes. The classic clubfoot is a deformity in which the heel is both raised and twisted. Treatment may include special shoes, braces, physical therapy, or surgery.
Also known colloquially as club-foot, this is a deformity apparent at birth, affecting the ankle and foot: the foot is twisted at the ankle-joint so that the sole does not rest on the ground when standing. The heel may be pulled up so that the individual walks on the toes (talipes equinus); the toes may be bent up and the heel used for walking (talipes calcaneus); the sole may be twisted inwards (varus) or outwards (valgus); or the individual may have a combination of deformities (equinovarus). The condition is probably the result of genetic predisposition with an environmental trigger. In the UK the incidence is one in 1,000 live births and talipes is more common in boys than in girls, with 10 per cent of sufferers having a first-degree relative with the same condition. Clinically, there are two types of congenital talipes equinovarus (CTEV): a milder form resolving CTEV in which full correction to the normal position is relatively easily achieved; and a more severe type resistant CTEV which is harder to correct; and the infant has reduced calf-muscle bulk and abnormally shaped bones.
Any of several deformities of the foot, especially those occurring congenitally; a nontraumatic deviation of the foot in the direction of one or two of the four lines of movement.
Commonly known as clubfoot, this birth defect results in a misshapen or malpositioned foot. It’s often believed to occur due to pressure exerted on the baby’s feet by the mother’s uterus during late pregnancy, although there can also be a genetic component. The most frequent type of this condition is called equinovarus deformity, where the heel is turned inward and the rest of the foot is also bent downward and inward. Additionally, the tibia, or shinbone, may be twisted inward, and the muscles of the lower leg might be underdeveloped. The condition can affect both feet and is twice as common in boys compared to girls.
Treatment for talipes equinovarus usually begins shortly after birth and involves repeated adjustments of the foot and ankle. To maintain the foot’s corrected position, a plaster cast, splint, or strapping might be used. If these methods don’t yield results by the time the baby is between three and six months old, surgical intervention may be considered.
Clubfoot is a birth defect likely caused by the baby assuming an unusual position in the womb. These deformities typically appear in combinations, with talipes equinovarus being the most frequent, making up about three-quarters of all cases. It’s crucial to begin treatment a day after birth; starting late often means a normal foot is hard to achieve.