Things you need to know about clubfoot
Clubfoot refers to a condition in which a newborn's foot or feet appear to be twisted out of shape or position. This tern is used to describe a range of foot deformities in children, usually present at birth. Caregivers of C has seen many kids with a distorted foot. Mostly it has twisted downward or inward and the arch is increased and the heel is turned inward. Symptoms: In an infant born with clubfoot, you may see the following symptoms: The top of the foot twists downwards or inwards The arch is more pronounced and the heel turns inward In severe cases, the foot may look as if it is upside down The calf muscles tend to be underdeveloped If only one foot is affected, it is usually slightly shorter than the other, especially at the heel. Risk factors related to clubfoot: Males are twice as likely as females to be born with clubfoot If a parent has clubfoot, the high possibility is that they ...