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Clubfoot



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Clubfoot

Definition:

In the disorder called clubfoot, the foot is turned inward and downward at birth and remains stuck in this position, resisting realignment.


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.





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