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Clubfoot    See images

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Alternative names:

Talipes equinovarus; Talipes

Definition:

A congenital foot deformity.

Causes and Risks

Clubfoot is the most common congenital disorder of the lower extremity. It can range from mild and flexible to severe and rigid. In all forms the foot turns downward and inward. Genetic and environmental factors in the development of the fetus are the apparent causes. One or both feet may be affected. Risk factors include a family history of the disorder and being male. The incidence is 1 per 1,000 live births.

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