Clubfoot (also called talipes equinovarus) is a general term used to describe a range of unusual positions of the foot. Each of the following characteristics may be present, and each may vary from mild to severe:
- The foot (especially the heel) is usually smaller than normal.
- The foot may point downward.
- The front of the foot may be rotated toward the other foot.
- The foot may turn in and, in extreme cases, the bottom of the foot can point up.
Current as of: October 24, 2023
Author: Ignite Healthwise, LLC Staff
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