Definition

Noun: A congenital deformity of the foot, a specific type of talipes (clubfoot), where the foot is dorsiflexed, causing the toes to point upward and the heel to be the primary weight-bearing point during walking.

Usage

This is a specialized medical term used in orthopedics and pediatrics to describe a specific congenital foot abnormality. - The newborn was diagnosed with talipes calcaneus in the left foot. - Treatment for talipes calcaneus often involves casting and physical therapy.

Advanced Usage

The term is used in clinical diagnoses, medical literature, and case studies. It is often contrasted with other forms of talipes, such as talipes equinus (where the heel is raised and the person walks on the toes).

Variants and Related Words

• Talipes: The general term for congenital clubfoot, encompassing various deformities.
• Calcaneus: The anatomical term for the heel bone, from which this condition derives its name.
• Congenital foot deformity: A broader descriptive term.

Synonyms

• Calcaneal foot (less common clinical synonym)
• Congenital vertical talus (a related but distinct and more severe condition)

Related Phrases

• Talipes deformity: The category of conditions to which it belongs.
• Pes calcaneus: An alternative term sometimes used interchangeably.

Noun

1. talipes in which the toes are pointed upward and the person walks on the heel of the foot