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Pediatric Foot Disorders: Congenital Abnormalities
Introduction
The congenital abnormalities covered in this chapter are: metatarsus adductus, skew foot, congenital clubfoot, calcaneovalgus foot, vertical talus, and tarsal coalition.
Metatarsus AdductusIn this deformity the forefoot is medially deviated relative to the hind foot. (Figure 2) This deformity is also frequently termed metatarsus varus.
Skew FootPatients with this rare foot deformity appear to have a combination of metatarsus adductus and a severe flat foot (Figure 4).
Congenital ClubfootThe clubfoot deformity consists of adduction of the forefoot, varus of the heel, equinus of the ankle, and an inward rotation of the foot (Figure 6). The deformity can be present at birth in association with conditions such as spina bifida or develop after birth in association with conditions such as cerebral palsy. When it is present at birth as an isolated problem, it is known as congenital clubfoot or idiopathic talipes equinovarus.
Calcaneovalgus FootThis, the most common congenital foot deformity, is an abnormality characterized by heel valgus and dorsiflexion of the foot.
Vertical TalusPatients with this deformity have feet that are either convex in a plantar direction or rocker bottomed (Figure 18).
Tarsal CoalitionWhen two or more tarsal bones are congenitally joined together, a tarsal coalition is said to exist. The connection may be fibrous, cartilaginous or bony.
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