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Club foot deformity

Club foot repair - series

Talipes equinovarus; Talipes

The physical appearance may vary.

• One or both feet may be affected.
• The foot turns inward and downward at birth, resisting realignment.
• The calf muscle and the foot may be slightly smaller than normal.

The disorder is identified during a physical examination. A foot x-ray may be performed.

Review Date: 12/04/2006
Reviewed By: Thomas N. Joseph, MD, Private Practice specializing in Orthopaedics, subspecialty Foot and Ankle, Camden Bone & Joint, Camden, SC. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.