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Clubfoot

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Definition:

Clubfoot is when the foot turns inward and downward. It is seen at birth.

Alternative Names:

Talipes equinovarus; Talipes

Causes, incidence, and risk factors:

Clubfoot is the most common disorder of the legs that children are born with. It can range from mild and flexible to severe and rigid.

The cause is not known, but the condition may be inherited in some cases. Risk factors include a family history of the disorder and being male. It occurs in about 1 per 1,000 live births.

• Review Date: 12/4/2006
• Reviewed By: Thomas N. Joseph, MD, Private Practice specializing in Orthopaedics, subspecialty Foot and Ankle, Camden Bone & Joint, Camden, SC. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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