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Club Foot
Club Foot (pronounced: /klʌb fuːt/), also known as Talipes Equinovarus (pronounced: /tælɪpiːz ˌiːkwɪnoʊˈvɑːrəs/), is a congenital deformity involving one foot or both. The affected foot appears to have been rotated internally at the ankle. The term "clubfoot" refers to the way the foot is positioned at a sharp angle to the ankle, like the head of a golf club.
Etymology
The term "Club Foot" is derived from the Old English term "klubba", meaning a lump or mass, and the Latin term "pes", meaning foot. The term "Talipes Equinovarus" is derived from the Latin "talus" (ankle), "pes" (foot), "equinus" (horse), and "varus" (inwardly turned).
Symptoms
The primary symptom of a Club Foot is a foot that is turned inward and downward. Other symptoms may include:
- The top of the foot is usually twisted downward and inward, increasing the arch and turning the heel inward.
- The foot may be turned so severely that it actually looks as if it's upside down.
- The affected leg or foot may be slightly shorter.
- The calf muscles in the affected leg are usually underdeveloped.
Treatment
Treatment for Club Foot usually begins soon after birth and may include:
- Gentle Stretching and Casting (Ponseti method): This involves manipulating the foot into a correct position and then casting it to hold it there. The process is repeated weekly for several months.
- Surgery: In some cases, surgery may be needed to adjust the tendons, ligaments and joints in the foot and ankle.
Related Terms
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Club
- Wikipedia's article - Club
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