Who Gets Talipes Equinovarus?
In Severe Cases, the Foot Is Turned So Far That the Bottom Faces Sideways or up Rather Than Down. the Condition, Also Known as Talipes Equinovarus, Is Fairly...
In severe cases, the foot is turned so far that the bottom faces sideways or up rather than down. The condition, also known as talipes equinovarus, is fairly common. About one to four of every 1,000 babies are born with clubfoot. The condition affects boys twice as often as it does girls.
Is Talipes Equinovarus genetic?
Talipes equinovarus is one of the most common congenital musculoskeletal anomalies and has a worldwide incidence of 1 in 1000 births. A genetic predisposition to talipes equinovarus is evidenced by the high concordance rate in twin studies and the increased risk to first-degree relatives.
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Is Talipes Equinovarus a disease?
Talipes equinovarus is a congenital (present from birth) condition where the foot turns inward and downward. The cause of this condition is not known, although it may be passed down through families in some cases. This condition occurs in about 1 out of every 1,000 births.
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