Clubfoot

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Synonyms

• Calcaneal Valgus
• Calcaneovalgus
• Metatarsus Varus
• Talipes Calcaneus
• Talipes Equinovarus
• Talipes Equinus
• Talipes Valgus
• Talipes Varus
• Valgus Calcaneus

Disorder Subdivisions

• None

General Discussion

Clubfoot is a general term used to describe a group of deformities of the ankles and/or feet that are usually present at birth (congenital). The defect may be mild or severe and may affect one or both of the ankles and/or feet. Different forms of clubfoot may include talipes equinovarus in which the foot is turned inward and downward; calcaneal valgus in which the foot is angled at the heel with the toes pointing upward and outward; and metatarsus varus in which the front of the foot is turned inward. If not corrected, affected individuals may develop an unusual manner of walking (gait) in which weight is placed on the side of the foot (lateral) rather than on the sole. Clubfoot may be caused by a combination of hereditary and other factors (e.g., environment) and may occur as an isolated condition or due to a number of different underlying disorders.

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Resources

March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation

1275 Mamaroneck Avenue

White Plains, NY 10605

Tel: (914)428-7100

Fax: (914)997-4763

Tel: (888)663-4637

Email: Askus@marchofdimes.com

Internet: http://www.marchofdimes.com



11Q Research and Resource Group

83 Lantern Hill Road

Mystic, CT 06355

USA

Tel: 8605994015

Fax: 8604416159

Email: david_m_george@groton.pfizer.com

Internet: http://www.11qusa.org



Birth Defect Research for Children

930 Woodcock Rd

Suite 225

Orlando, FL 32803

USA

Tel: 4078950802

Fax: 4078950824

Email: staff@birthdefects.org

Internet: http://www.birthdefects.org



MUMS (Mothers United for Moral Support, Inc) National Parent-to-Parent Network

150 Custer Court

Green Bay, WI 54301-1243

USA

Tel: 9203365333

Fax: 9203390995

Tel: 8773365333

Email: mums@netnet.net

Internet: http://www.netnet.net/mums/

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Last Updated:  4/25/2008

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Last updated:	April 25, 2008