Alternative Names
Metatarsus varus; Forefoot varus
Symptoms:
- The front of the foot is bent inward (toward the midline) at the instep.
- The back of the foot and the ankles are normal. With a clubfoot, which is a different deformity, the foot will be pointed down and the ankle turned in as well.
Signs and tests:
Physical examination is all that is needed to diagnose metatarsus adductus.