Claw foot:
Alternative names:
Claw Toes
Definition:
A deformity of the foot in which the toes are pointed down and the arch is high, making the foot appear claw-like. Claw toe, or hammer toe, is a similar deformity of a single toe in which the joint nearest the foot is bent upward and the other toe joints bend downward. See also claw hand
.
Considerations:
Claw foot can be something that a child is born with (congenital) or can develop as a consequence of disorders (acquired).
Common causes:
congenital deformity
Charcot-Marie-Tooth diseasemuscular dystrophy
Note: There may be other causes of claw foot. This list is not all inclusive, and the causes are not presented in order of likelihood. The causes of this symptom can include unlikely diseases and medications. Furthermore, the causes may vary based on age and gender of the affected person, as well as on the specific characteristics of the symptom such as location, quality, time course, aggravating factors, relieving factors, and associated complaints. Use the Symptom Analysis option to explore the possible explanations for claw foot, occurring alone or in combination with other problems.
Update Date: 02/09/00
Updated by: J. Gordon Lambert, MD, Associate Medical Director,
Utah Health Informatics and adam.com
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