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What causes talipes?

Some foot abnormalities are caused by restriction of the baby's foot while in the uterus. This is called positional talipes. In other cases, it is caused by abnormal development of bones within the foot. This is called congenital talipes and may occur for a range of reasons.

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Author: Jonathan Meddings BMedLabSc (Hons)
First answered: 16 Nov 2014
Last reviewed: 17 Oct 2018
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Category: Cleft lip and palate

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