talipes valgus
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Definition
Noun: A congenital deformity of the foot characterized by an outward turning or eversion, often involving the heel. It is a specific type of clubfoot where the sole of the foot faces away from the midline of the body.
Usage
This is a medical term used primarily in clinical and anatomical contexts to describe a specific foot deformity. * The orthopedic surgeon diagnosed the newborn with talipes valgus. * Talipes valgus can sometimes be corrected with casting and physical therapy in infancy.
Advanced Usage
The term is often part of a more specific clinical description, such as "congenital talipes valgus" or "acquired talipes valgus," depending on its origin.
Variants and Related Words
- Talipes: The general medical term for clubfoot, of which talipes valgus is one type. Other types include (the most common form, where the foot turns inward) and .
- Pes valgus: A related term sometimes used interchangeably, though it can more broadly refer to a flatfoot deformity with an everted heel.
Synonyms
- Everted clubfoot
- Outward clubfoot
Note: These are descriptive synonyms rather than exact medical equivalents.
Noun
- deformity of the foot in which the foot is twisted outward