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What is clubfoot? soles of the feet turn medially and toes point inferiorly a deformity of the great toe involving lateral displacement of the digit and medial displacement of metatarsal 1 there is damage to the joints between the tarsals and metatarsals caused by violent twisting A genetic disorder that starts in the knee joints, but rapidly progresses to the feet. It is usually fatal by age 10.

          What is clubfoot?
soles of the feet turn medially and toes point inferiorly
a deformity of the great toe involving lateral displacement of the digit and medial displacement of metatarsal 1
there is damage to the joints between the tarsals and metatarsals caused by violent twisting
A genetic disorder that starts in the knee joints, but rapidly progresses to the feet. It is usually fatal by age 10.

What is clubfoot?
soles of the feet turn medially and toes point inferiorly
a deformity of the great toe involving lateral displacement of the digit and medial displacement of metatarsal 1
there is damage to the joints between the tarsals and metatarsals caused by violent twisting
A genetic disorder that starts in the knee joints, but rapidly progresses to the feet. It is usually fatal by age 10.

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Julianne Zedalis, John Eggebrecht

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12/17/2023

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It is characterized by the inward rotation of the foot, causing the soles to turn medially and the toes to point downward or inferiorly. The exact cause of clubfoot is not fully understood, but it is believed to be a combination of genetic and environmental Show more…

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What is clubfoot? soles of the feet turn medially and toes point inferiorly a deformity of the great toe involving lateral displacement of the digit and medial displacement of metatarsal 1 there is damage to the joints between the tarsals and metatarsals caused by violent twisting A genetic disorder that starts in the knee joints, but rapidly progresses to the feet. It is usually fatal by age 10.