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Talipes Calcaneovarus

Definition:
Talipes calcaneus and alipes varus combined; the foot is dorsiflexed, inverted, and adducted.
Symptoms:
  • Foot deformity characterized by dorsiflexed, inverted, and adducted foot
Causes:
  • Congenital deformity
Treatment:
  • Splinting
  • Soft tissue massage
  • ROM and stretching