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  2. Rocker bottom foot - Wikipedia

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    Unlike the flexible flat foot that is commonly encountered in young children, congenital vertical talus is characterized by presence of a very rigid foot deformity. The foot deformity in congenital vertical talus consists of various components, namely a prominent calcaneus caused by the ankle equines or plantar flexion, a convex and rounded sole of the foot caused by prominence of the head of ...

  3. Ponseti method - Wikipedia

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    The Ponseti method is a manipulative technique that corrects congenital clubfoot without invasive surgery. It was developed by Ignacio V. Ponseti of the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, US, in the 1950s, and was repopularized in 2000 by John Herzenberg in the US and Europe and in Africa by NHS surgeon Steve Mannion.

  4. Pes cavus - Wikipedia

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    Pes cavus can occur from four primary causes: neurological conditions, trauma, undertreated clubfoot, or idiopathic with other underlining conditions. [9]Bilateral presentation (i.e., in both feet) often occurs due to a hereditary or congenital source, whereas a unilateral presentation (i.e., in one foot) is often the result of trauma.

  5. Orthopedic experts helped us pick the best shoes for ...

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    Rocker bottom sole: Dr. Greg Alvarez, DPM, FACFAS at Ankle & Foot Centers of America, advises looking for a rocker bottom sole to help reduce joint strain. Roach also notes that they can help your ...

  6. Foot deformity - Wikipedia

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    A foot deformity is a disorder of the foot that can be congenital or acquired. Such deformities can include hammer toe, club foot, flat feet, pes cavus, etc.

  7. Arthrogryposis - Wikipedia

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    It is usually accompanied by soft tissue surgery in the form of release of contracted tendon and capsular structures. In older patients near skeletal maturity joint fusion or arthrodesis may be indicated as well. [54] Less frequent patients with arthrogryposis may develop congenital vertical talus also known as rocker bottom foot.

  8. Congenital limb deformities - Wikipedia

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    An example is polydactyly, where a foot or hand has more than 5 digits. Clubfoot, one of the most common congenital deformities of the lower limbs, occurs approximately 1 in 1000 births. It can be treated by physical therapy, or by a combination of physical therapy and surgery. [1]

  9. Hammer toe - Wikipedia

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    Having the toes bent for long periods of time can cause the muscles in them to shorten, resulting in the hammer toe deformity. This is often found in conjunction with bunions or other foot problems (e.g., a bunion can force the big toe to turn inward and push the other toes). [4]