Ch. 28: Clubfoot

Question 1

A complex deformity of the ankle and foot

Answer 1

Clubfoot

Question 2

Can clubfoot be in both feet?

Answer 2

Yes

Question 3

Can clubfoot be in only one foot?

Answer 3

Yes

Question 4

Clubfoot can be associated with other disorders–which ones?

Answer 4

Cerebral palsy and spinal bifida

Question 5

Positional clubfoot

Answer 5

Occurs from intrauterine crowding

Question 6

Syndromic clubfoot

Answer 6

Occurs in associated with other syndromes

Question 7

Congenital clubfoot

Answer 7

Idiopathic

Question 8

Talipes varus?

Answer 8

Inversion (bending inward)

Question 9

Talipes valgus?

Answer 9

Eversion (bending outward)

Question 10

Talipes calcaneus?

Answer 10

Dorsiflexion (toes are higher than the heels)

Question 11

Talipes equinovarus?

Answer 11

Toes are facing inward and lower than the heel

Question 12

Can an ultrasound detect the deformity?

Answer 12

Yes

Question 13

Talk about casting with clubfoot.

Answer 13

Series of castings starting shortly after birth and continuing until max correction is accomplished

Question 14

What are the surgical interventions of congenital clubfoot and syndromic clubfoot?

Answer 14

Osteotomy: removing part of the bone
Fusion: Fusing 2 or more bones together
Tendon lengthening or shortening

Question 15

What are complications of club foot?

Answer 15

Growth and developmental delay

Effects of casting