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Club Foot
Medical Questions » Club Foot
| Name: Club Foot |
| Also known as: Talipes Equinovarus |
| Defect in the development of the foot. More common in boys than girls, and one or both feet may be affected. |
Causes of Club Foot
Congenital. |
Symptoms of Club Foot
The foot is turned in so that the sole of the foot faces the other foot, and if the infant was to walk, it would walk on the outside edge of the foot. Often associated with under development of the muscles that move the ankle joint. |
Tests for Club Foot
None necessary. Usually obvious at birth. |
Treatment for Club Foot
Should begin soon after birth by splinting the foot into the correct position for many months in mild cases, and surgery to correct the deformity in more severe cases and those that do not respond to splinting.
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Complications of Club Foot of its treatment
If treatment is delayed, there may be permanent deformity of the foot, due to a distorted growth of the bones around the ankle. |
Likely Outcome of Club Foot
Good results from treatment. |
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