Important
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Basic synonyms
- Calcaneal Valgus
- Calcaneovalgus
- Metatarsus Varus
- Talipes Calcaneus
- Talipes Equinovarus
- Talipes Equinus
- Talipes Valgus
- Talipes Varus
- Valgus Calcaneus
Condition Subdivisions
- None
General Conversation
Clubfoot is a basic term utilized to describe a team of defects of the ankle joints and/or feet that are typically existing at birth (congenital). The problem might be mild or extreme and also might impact one or both of the ankle joints and/or feet. Various kinds of clubfoot may consist of talipes equinovarus in which the foot is transformed inward as well as descending; calcaneal valgus where the foot is angled at the heel with the toes pointing up and also outward; and metatarsus varus in which the front of the foot is turned internal. If not fixed, affected people could establish an unusual fashion of walking (gait) in which weight is put on the side of the foot (side) as opposed to on the sole. Clubfoot may be caused by a combo of genetic and also rest factors (e.g., environment) and also could occur as an isolated problem or due to a number of different hidden disorders.