Clubfoot

Alternative names:

talipes; talipes equinovarus

Definition:

A congenital foot deformity.

Causes, incidence, and risk factors:

Clubfoot is the most common congenital disorder of the lower extremity, and there are several variations. The most common form is called talipes equinovarus and the foot turns downward and inward. Genetic and environmental factors in the development of the fetus are the apparent causes. One or both feet may be affected. Risk factors include a family history of the disorder and being male. The incidence is 1 per 1,000 live births.