Metatarsus adductusFrom our partner site on breast cancer, MyBreastCancerNetwork.com.
Metatarsus adductus is a foot deformity characterized by an inward bending of the front half of the foot. Alternative Names: Metatarsus varus; Forefoot varus Causes, incidence, and risk factors: Metatarsus adductus is thought to occur as a result of the infant's position inside the uterus. It can occur when the feet are bent inward, toward the midline, at the instep. This is a relatively common disease affecting about one out of every 1,000 to 2,000 live births. Risk factors may include a condition called oligohydramnios where the mother does not produce enough amniotic fluid in the uterus.
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