Club foot
Also called: talipes equinovarus
A birth defect in which the foot is twisted out of shape or position.
- Treatable by a medical professional
- Requires a medical diagnosis
- Lab tests or imaging not required
- Medium-term: resolves within months
The cause of clubfoot is unknown. Babies with clubfoot are usually otherwise healthy.
Rare: Fewer than 200,000 US cases per year
Consult a doctor for medical advice
Sources: Mayo Clinic and others. Learn more
Jun 28, 2019 · Congenital clubfoot (child). Rochester, Minn.: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research; 2018. Clubfoot. American Orthopaedic Foot ...
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Jun 4, 2020 · Background. The talipes equinovarus congenital foot, also known as congenital clubfoot, is the most common congenital malformation of the foot.
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