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Last updated: 11/24/2009

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Club foot repair, also known as foot tendon release or club foot release, is the surgical repair of a birth defect of the foot and ankle called club foot.





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Definition

Club foot repair, also known as foot tendon release or club foot release, is the surgical repair of a birth defect of the foot and ankle called club foot.

Purpose

Club foot or talipes equinovarus is the most common birth defect of the lower extremity, characterized by the foot turning both downward and inward. The defect can range from mild to severe and the purpose of club foot repair is to provide the child with a functional foot that looks as normal as possible and that is painless, plantigrade, and flexible. Plantigrade means that the child is able to stand with the sole of the foot on the ground, and not on his heels or the outside of his foot.


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In 2006 a study showed that women are nine times more likely to develop a foot problem because of improper fitting shoes than a man. More than 7 out of 10 women have developed a bunion, hammertoe, or other painful foot deformity. Nine out of 10 women's foot deformities can be attributed to tight shoes.


From: AAOS

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