Talipes equinovarus is –
Correct Answer: Equines, inversion, adduction
Description: CTEV is the commonest and most important congenital deformity of the foot.
The deformity consists of following elements :-
Equinus, i.e. Plantar flexion at ankle joint (tibiotalar joint)
Inversion of foot at subtalar joint (talocalcaneal joint)
Forefoot adduction, at mid-tarsal joints, especially at talo-navicular joint.
Sometimes forefoot cavus, i.e. excessive arching of the foot at mid-tarsal joints.
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