Varus Deformity of the Ankle
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Definition:
Descriptive of the ankle with a static angular deformity in which the bone distal to the joint deviates laterally from the longitudinal axis of the proximal bone, and away from the midline of the body, when the subject is in the anatomical position.
Symptoms- Affected foot looks like it has been rotated internally at the ankle
- Inversion at subtalar joint
- Total hindfoot inversion
- Adduction at talonavicular joint
- Equinus and varus at ankle joint, that is, a plantar flexed position, making the foot tend towards toe walking
Causes- Congenital deformity involving one or both feet
- Edwards syndrome, a genetic defect with three copies of chromosome 18
- Spina bifida cystica
Treatment- Serial casting
- Foot manipulation
- Possible surgical intervention
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