Q66.0: Talipes equinovarus

The foot is made up of a lot of small bones and joints. The lower leg is connected to the tarsus. Then comes the metatarsus and then the individual toes.

When the heel is higher than normal, it is called a clubfoot. The foot is also more arched. The foot is also turned inwards. A clubfoot may be more or less severe. The sole of the foot may point towards the other foot. Then the person will stand on the side of their foot where the little toe is. If the clubfoot is very severe, the person may even use the back of their foot when they stand.

There are different reasons for a congenital clubfoot. As yet the reasons have not been fully understood. There are a variety of factors that can favor the development of a clubfoot before birth. These include various environmental factors and harmful substances, for example. Bones in the foot may also be unusually shaped. A clubfoot may then also be inherited. Other members of the family may be affected too.

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