Talipes Equinovarus Flashcards
1
Q
other name for talipes equinovarus
A
clubfoot
2
Q
definition
A
rigid congenital deformity of the foot affecting 1 in 800 births due to in utero abnormal alignments of the talus calcaneus and navicular
3
Q
how many cases are bilateral
A
50%
4
Q
what does the abnormal alignment of these joints result in
A
contractors of the soft tissues resulting in deformity consisting of:
- ankle equinus (plataflexion)
- supination of forefoot
- Varus alignement of forefoot
5
Q
who most commonly gets tapes equinovarus
A
boys are 2x more likely
6
Q
risk factors
A
- positive family history
- breech position
- oligohydroamnios (low amniotic fluid content)
7
Q
management
A
splint age using the PONSETI technique as soon as possible after birth, 80% require a minor procedure called a tenotomy of chiles tendon after
8
Q
after correction management
A
child is placed in a brace until they are 3 to prevent recurrence
