CLUB FOOT
A clubfoot, or talipes equinovarus (TEV), is a birth defect. In this the foot is twisted in (inverted) and down. It is a common defect, occurring in about one in every 1,000 live births. Half of cases of clubfoot are bilateral. In most cases it is an isolated dysmelia. Its incidents are more seen in males compare to female.
CAUSES
it is mainly caused by Edwards’ syndrome, (a genetic defect) it may be associated with other birth defects such as spina bifida cystica.
CLUB FOOT CAN BE TREATED
Clubfoot is treated with manipulation largely by a podiatrist, sometimes an orthopedic surgeons, specialist nurses, or orthotists, will treat the condition by providing FAB braces to hold the feet in orthodox positions, serial casting, or small splints called knee ankle foot orthoses(KAFO). Other orthotic options include Dennis-Brown bars with straight last boots, ankle foot orthoses (AFO) and/or custom foot orthoses (CFO).
there are two minimal surgeries that may be required:
1.Tenotomy (needed in 80% of cases) is a release (clipping) of the Achilles tendon - minor surgery- local anesthesia and
2.Anterior Tibial Tendon Transfer (needed in 20% of cases) - where the tendon is moved from the first ray (toe) to the third ray in order to release the inward traction on the foot.
FAMOUS PERSONALITIES WITH CLUB FOOT
There are several personalities with this problem who creat history. Some popular persons in different field are as under:
Roman emperor Claudius,
the poet Lord Byron,
statesman Prince Talleyrand, Civil War politician Thaddeus Stevens,
the comedian Damon Wayans,
actors Gary Burghoff and Dudley Moore,
footballer Steven Gerrard,
film director David Lynch.
Kristi Yamaguchi was born with a club foot, and win figure skating gold in 1992.
Soccer star Mia Hamm.
Baseball pitcher Larry Sherry and Jim Mecir,
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