Presentation
Routine antenatal scan
Patient Data
Routine antenatal scan revealed bilateral Congenital talipes equinovarus deformity. No associated other anomalies detected.
Post natal photograph confirms the discovered congenital talipes equinovarus deformity.
Case Discussion
Congenital talipes equinovarus is considered the most common anomaly affecting the feet diagnosed on antenatal ultrasound.
Clubfoot is considered a more general descriptive term that describes multiple distinct abnormalities: in this particular case, talipes equinovarus describes adduction of the forefoot, inversion of the heel and plantar flexion of the forefoot and ankle.