Congenital talipes equinovarus or "clubfoot" is a deformity of one or both of the feet in which the feet are turned both inward and downward.
Congenital clubfoot is a deformity where the foot is turned inward or outward. It is a common birth defect that can affect one or both feet, often requiring early intervention and treatment to correct the alignment of the foot.
Talipes equinovarus, also known as clubfoot, is a congenital deformity of the foot involving the talus bone. It is characterized by plantar flexion and inversion of the foot. Treatment typically involves a series of manipulations, casting, and possibly surgery to correct the position of the foot.
The Clubfoot was created in 1642.
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From what I have read (and my own personal experience with clubfoot), I am fairly certain that "Yes, clubfoot can be considered a disability". Like most other orthopedic impairments, clubfoot ranges in severity from one person to the next.
True clubfoot is usually obvious at birth
Clubfoot can affect one foot or both
True clubfoot is characterized by abnormal bone formation in the foot
Clubfoot is a condition a person is born with, it does not develop during puberty.
There are two main variations of clubfoot: bilateral and unilateral. Bilateral clubfoot affects both feet and is more common, accounting for about 50% of cases. Unilateral clubfoot affects only one foot. Additionally, there can be variations in the severity of the condition, ranging from mild to severe.
Talipes, talipes varus, or talipes equinovarus is the medical term meaning clubfoot.