BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Congenital talipes equinovarus (clubfoot) can present in 2 forms: "syndromic", in which other malformations exist, and the more common "idiopathic" form, where there are no other associated malformations. We analyzed the epidemiology of congenital talipes equinovarus in the Sicilian population, looking for potential etiological factors. PATIENTS AND METHODS Among the 80...

INTRODUCTION Clubfoot is a major structural birth defect of the foot. It may occur as part of a greater syndrome or as an isolated malformation. A combination of genetic and environmental factors appears to be associated with the congenital clubfoot deformity. Its incidence varies with genetic background, gender and race. Suggestions of a genetic association include studies that have revealed t...

The Ponseti method is the standard of care for managing idiopathic congenital talipes equinovarus (clubfoot) in outpatient setting, but there are no clinical guidelines inpatient treatment. Children neonatal intensive unit (NICU) with clubfoot often delay treatment initiation due to medical reasons. We systematically reviewed literature related NICU, non-idiopathic clubfoot, and older infants, ...

Background: Clubfoot is not an embryonic malformation. A normally developing foot turns into a clubfoot during the second trimester of pregnancy. Therefore, like developmental hip dysplasia and idiopathic scoliosis, clubfoot is a developmental deformation. Understanding the pathomechanics and treating successfully clubfoot has always been unsolved mystery for modern medicine. Clubfoot is usuall...

At 114 ranches in the Hidaka District of Hokkaido, a total of 1,118 Thoroughbred foals that were born from January to June 2003 were examined at different times from May to September of the same year to ascertain the occurrence of clubfoot. Clubfoot was seen in a total of 179 foals (16%) at 89 ranches (78%). Also, 124 of the 179 foals (69.3%) had clubfoot of grade II or higher, and it was found...

Idiopathic clubfoot (Talipes Equinovarus) affects 1 in 500 UK births, but its aetiology is very poorly understood, with both genetic and environmental components. We investigated the developmental and genetic basis of clubfoot in a mouse model, and provide evidence that clubfoot is a neuromuscular defect. Although the tibial branch of the sciatic nerve projected to the ventral domain of the hin...

AIM To evaluate the effectiveness of the Ponseti method for initial correction of neglected clubfoot cases in multiple centers throughout Nigeria. METHODS Patient charts were reviewed through the International Clubfoot Registry for 12 different Ponseti clubfoot treatment centers and 328 clubfeet (225 patients) met inclusion criteria. All patients were treated by the method described by Ponset...

The Ponseti casting technique is reported to have a high success rate in the treatment of idiopathic clubfoot. Non-operative treatment of clubfoot provides a lower complication rate, less pain, and higher function as the patient ages than operative treatment. To demonstrate serial post-treatment change in clubfeet over time, three clubfoot rating systems were utilized in the current study. Pati...

Clubfoot, or a distal interphalangeal (corono-pedal) flexural deformity, may affect the horse at any stage of life from neonate through adulthood. The deformity may be congenital or acquired and in many instances has a genetic basis. The etiology, clinical manifestations, management, and expectations differ between age groups; however, commonalities between the groups do exist. Treatment and lo...

Idiopathic clubfoot (Talipes Equinovarus) affects 1 in 500 UK births, but its aetiology is very poorly understood, with both genetic and environmental components. We investigated the developmental and genetic basis of clubfoot in a mouse model, and provide evidence that clubfoot is a neuromuscular defect. Although the tibial branch of the sciatic nerve projected to the ventral domain of the hin...