Diagnostics The diagnosis is based on the clinical picture of the foot. Another indication can be a very thin and shortened calf. In addition, an X-ray of the foot can be taken to determine the angle between the heel and the calcaneus. This angle is also called talocalcaneal angle and is typically less than 30°. … Diagnostics | Clubfoot
Operational The optimal age for surgical treatment of all structures is about three months. This involves lengthening the Achilles tendon and correcting the angle between the heel and heel bone. The aim of the operation is to correct all the structures involved, so it may sometimes be necessary to straighten individual bones of the foot. … Operational | Clubfoot
Synonym medical: Pes equinovarus Innate form This form belongs to the extremity deformities, but it is a combination of different deformities of the foot. Furthermore, the sole of the foot shows an inward rotation inwards (supination) and the lower leg muscles show anomalies. The congenital form of clubfoot occurs with a frequency of 1:1000, with … Clubfoot
