Talipes calcaneovalgus is a foot deformity encountered fairly frequently in neonates. Its incidence is around 4 cases per 10,000 newborns [1], but less severe cases may occur as frequently as in 5% of newborns [2]. Girls are affected more frequently than boys, and the condition can appear in one leg or both [3]. Predisposing factors are being a first-born, and breach delivery [1]. Together with irregularities in the digits, vertical talus, clubfoot, and metatarsus adductus, it represents the most prevalent foot problem apparent in the examination of the newborn.

The nomenclature of the foot deformities is somewhat ambiguous. The term clubfoot is used by some as the equivalent of talipes equinovarus (the sensu stricto clubfoot, a condition with plantar flexion and other characteristics). Others describe ”clubfoot” as a group of irregularities that include talipes calcaneovalgus (with dorsal flexion) and metatarsus adductus (with forefoot involvement only), in addition to talipes equinovarus. Congenital talipes calcaneovalgus is categorized as a positional talipes because the deformity is determined by the position of the foot pressed against the wall of the uterus.

Talipes calcaneovalgus is characterized by dorsal flexion of the foot, sometimes to an extreme degree, such that the toes touch the anterior tibia. The foot cannot be plantar-flexed beyond 90 degrees, and often is flexed to less than 90 degrees. In addition, the calcaneus is rotated externally, the feet are everted, the Achilles tendon is stretched, and the muscles of the leg are taut [4]. The ‘up and out’ appearance of talipes calcaneovalgus is the opposite of the ‘down and in’ presentation of talipes equinovarus – i.e. clubfoot in the narrow sense. Hence the name “reverse clubfoot” occasionally emerges for talipes calcaneovalgus [5]. Talipes calcaneovalgus must be differentiated from congenital vertical talus [6].

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Foot deformities are discovered in the newborn by careful examination of both feet. Even the skin can reveal unusual tightness in cases of abnormality, but an important part of the examination is testing for the movements of the joints. In talipes calcaneovalgus, the plantarflexion is markedly limited; however, the dorsiflexion can, to some extent, be rectified by gently stretching the foot. In contrast, congenital vertical talus, which can be misdiagnosed for talipes calcaneovalgus, and which is characterized by a rigid bone dislocation, is not correctable.

Radiographs are used to verify the diagnosis and for differentiating talipes calcaneovalgus from congenital vertical talus. On lateral radiographs, the first metatarsal aligns with the talus bone in case of a talipes calcaneovalgus foot, whereas the axis of the talus is plantar to that of the first metatarsal in the congenital vertical talus condition.

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Increase up to 1 minute if your baby remains relaxed Repeat 5 times Reference: Hart D: Variability in the Physiotherapy Treatment of Talipes Equinovarus, APCP Journal, June 2006 Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. [gpnotebook.co.uk]

A discussion of the diagnostic studies used to differentiate these abnormalities is provided, along with a brief overview of treatment options. Early recognition and treatment are essential to ensure optimal long-term functional outcomes. [journals.lww.com]

Prognosis Excellent overall prognosis Improves spontaneously and rapidly Partial correction results in a Flexible Flatfoot Images: Related links to external sites (from Bing) Ontology: Calcaneovalgus deformities (C1866492) Concepts Anatomical Abnormality [fpnotebook.com]

Overall prognosis will often depend on other associated condition. Isolated condition may be treated successfully 8. Promoted articles (advertising) [radiopaedia.org]

Prognosis The prognosis for successfully treating clubfoot is good at this time. Persons with clubfoot that is corrected by surgery may notice some increased stiffness in their affected feet as they age. [healthofchildren.com]

PMID: 3818770 Prognosis Faraj AA J Foot Ankle Surg 1995 May-Jun;34(3):319-21. doi: 10.1016/S1067-2516(09)80067-7. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Certain conditions have both an underlying etiology and multiple body system manifestations due to the underlying etiology. [icd10coded.com]

This paper is intended to provide an overview of the deformity of calcaneovalgus including a discussion of etiology, incidence, clinical and radiographic manifestations, differential diagnosis, and recommended treatment. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Etiology Results of positional confinement in utero IV. [fpnotebook.com]

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Epidemiology Most common neonatal foot deformity More common in females III. Etiology Results of positional confinement in utero IV. [fpnotebook.com]

Epidemiological study of congenital talipes calcaneovalgus. Braz J Med Biol Res. 1986;19:59–62. PubMed Google Scholar Pappas AM. Congenital posteromedial bowing of the tibia and fibula. J Pediatr Orthop. 1984;4:525–31. [link.springer.com]

CORR Prenatal polio-like condition; epidemiological evidence,seasonal variation. Parker SE, Mai CT, Strickland MJ, Olney RS, Rickard R, Marengo L, et al. Multistate study of the epidemiology of clubfoot. [emedicine.medscape.com]

A clinical genetic and epidemiologic study of congenital clubfoot. J Human Genet 24:37-44, 1979 Bronshtein M, Zimmer EZ. Transvaginal ultrasound diagnosis of fetal clubfeet at 13 weeks, menstrual age. [fetalsono.com]

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Pathophysiology Various theories of the pathogenesis of clubfeet have been advanced, including the following: Arrest of fetal development in the fibular stage Defective cartilaginous anlage of the talus Neurogenic factors Retracting fibrosis Anomalous [emedicine.medscape.com]

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Some birth defects can be prevented. Taking folic acid can help prevent some birth defects. Talk to your doctor about any medicines you take. Some medicines can cause serious birth defects. [icdlist.com]

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