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Clubfoot Clubfoot is a condition in which one or both feet are twisted into an abnormal position at birth. The condition is also known as talipes or talipes equinovarus.
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Clubfoot It occurs in about 1 out of every 750 to 1,000 live births. This defect can occur in one or both feet. About twice as many boys are affected than girls are. The most severe form of clubfoot is characterized by the foot or feet being turned inward and pointed downward.When both feet are clubbed, the toes turn toward each other. Clubfoot is usually an isolated defect.here are two general categories of clubfoot – intrinsic and extrinsic. 1  Intrinsic clubfoot is described as: 2  Rigid at birth with atrophy (not as well developed). 3  Fibrosis (stiffness). 4  Abnormal bone position. 5  Extrinsic clubfoot means the foot is flexible at birth, although the bones are out of position.
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heel 1. (Anatomy) the back part of the human foot from the instep to the lower part of the ankle. Compare calcaneus. 2. (Zoology) the corresponding part in other vertebrates. 3. (Clothing & Fashion) the part of a shoe, stocking, etc, designed to fit the heel. 4. (Clothing & Fashion) the outer part of a shoe underneath the heel. 5. (Clothing & Fashion) the part of the palm of a glove nearest the wrist. 6. the lower, end, or back section of something: the heel of a loaf.
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Cleat (shoe) Cleat (shoe) Cleats or studs are protrusions on the sole of a shoe, or on an external attachment to a shoe, that provide additional traction on a soft or slippery surface. They can be conical or blade-like in shape, and made of plastic, rubber or metal. In American English the term cleats is used synecdochically to refer to
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Homeopathy Lycopodium Club Moss / Wolfsclaw Lycopodium clavatum. Club moss (scientific name Lycopodium Clavatum) is an herb that is also known by several other names, such as Lamb's Tail and Fox Tail, Wolfs Claw, Stag's Horn Moss and Vegetable Sulphur as well as Running Pine and Witch Meal.
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Overview Clubfoot describes a range of foot abnormalities usually present at birth (congenital) in which your baby's foot is twisted out of shape or position. In clubfoot, the tissues connecting the muscles to the bone (tendons) are shorter than usual.
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- 'palo de golf' in Other Languages British English: golf club / ɡɒlf klʌb / NOUN stick A golf club is a long, thin, metal stick with a piece of wood or metal at one end that you use to hit the ball in golf. 1  American English: golf club game. 2  Arabic: مِضْرَبُ الـجُولْف. 3  Brazilian Portuguese: taco de golfe. 4  Chinese: 高尔夫球杆. 5  Croatian: palica za golf. 6  Czech: golfová hůl. 7  Danish: golfkølle. 8  Dutch: golfclub.
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goosefoot goosefoot. n, pl-foots. 1. (Plants) any typically weedy chenopodiaceous plant of the genus Chenopodium, having small greenish flowers and leaves shaped like a goose's foot.
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CLUBBING • CLUBBING (noun) The noun CLUBBING has 1 sense: 1. a condition in which the ends of toes and fingers become wide and thick; a symptom of heart or lung disease. Familiarity information: CLUBBING used as a noun is very rare. Dictionary entry details.
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stadium noun, plural stadiums, stadia. [stey-dee-uh] /ˈsteɪ di ə/ (Show IPA) 1. a sports arena, usually oval or horseshoe-shaped, with tiers of seats for spectators. 2. an ancient Greek course for foot races, typically semicircular, with tiers of seats for spectators. 3. an ancient Greek and Roman unit of length, the Athenian unit being equal to about 607 feet (185 meters).
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- Talipes equinovarus: The common (classic) form of clubfoot. Talipes is made up of the Latin talus (ankle) + pes (foot). Equino-indicates the heel is elevated (like a horse's) and-varus indicates it is turned inward.
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- The hindfoot is the section of the foot that begins immediately below the ankle joint and ends at the level of the Chopart joint. Which bones are in the hindfoot? The ankle bone (talus) and the heel bone (calcaneum). These are connected to each other and to the midfoot area at the Chopart joint.
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Clubfoot Deformity Standard Treatment of Congenital Clubfoot. The Ponseti method has become the standard treatment in the past decade. This treatment involves gently manipulating and then casting the foot on a weekly basis over a 4-6 week period. The child is then splinted 23 hours a day in a Foot Abduction Brace for a number of weeks after the casting, and then when the child sleeps or naps for up to 4 years.
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Clubfoot Clubfoot (congenital talipes equinovarus) is a deformity that is present at birth in about one in every 1,000 children. It occurs in males more often than females and can affect one or both feet. The feet of an infant with clubfoot point down and inward.
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Heel Spurs Definition. A heel spur is a bony projection on the sole (plantar) region of the heel bone (also known as the calcaneous). This condition may accompany or result from severe cases of inflammation to the structure called plantar fascia.eel spurs are a common foot problem resulting from excess bone growth on the heel bone. The bone growth is usually located on the underside of the heel bone, extending forward to the toes.
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heel Definition of heel. 1  1a : the back of the human foot below the ankle and behind the archb : the part of the hind limb of other vertebrates that is similar in structure to the human heel nipping at the cow's heels.
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- Definition. Plantar Fasciitis is an inflammation caused by excessive stretching of the plantar fascia. The plantar fascia is a broad band of fibrous tissue which runs along the bottom surface of the foot, attaching at the bottom of the heel bone and extending to the forefoot.
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- clubbing is enlargement of the tips of the fingers or toes and a change in the angle where the nails emerge clubbing occurs when the amount of soft tissue beneath the nail beds increases it is not clear why the soft tissue increases but it may be related to the levels of proteins that stimulate blood vessel growth clubbing occurs in some lung disorders lung cancer lung abscess pulmonary fibrosis and bronchiectasis but not in others pneumonia asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease clubbing also occurs in some congenital heart disorders and liver disorders
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What is Clubfoot? During development, the posterior and medial tendons and ligaments (in the back and inside) of the foot fail to keep pace with the development of the rest of the foot. As a result, these tendons and ligaments tether the posterior and medial parts of the foot down, causing the foot to point downwards and twist inwards.
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Calcaneus In humans, the calcaneus (/kælˈkeɪniːəs/; from the Latin calcaneus or calcaneum, meaning heel) or heel bone is a bone of the tarsus of the foot which constitutes the heel. In some other animals, it is the point of the hock.
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- Top definition. bunion. when the joints of the big toe bone and the pinky toe bone become deformed and point out in opposite directions of the foot. this can result from wearing pointy high heel shoes or it can be hereditary. sara always wore high heels. now she has bunions. #bunion#feet#high heels#foot#toes.
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shoe noun, plural shoes (especially British Dialect) shoon. 1. an external covering for the human foot, usually of leather and consisting of a more or less stiff or heavy sole and a lighter upper part ending a short distance above, at, or below the ankle. 2. an object or part resembling a shoe in form, position, or use.
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Meaning of âheelâ in the English Dictionary › the part of a sock or shoe that covers the heel of the foot. B1 the raised part at the back of a shoe, under your heel. More examples. She got badly spiked when one of the runners trod on her heel.
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- Definition. Over-pronation, or flat feet, is a common biomechanical problem that occurs in the walking process when a person's arch collapses upon weight bearing. This motion can cause extreme stress or inflammation on the plantar fascia, potentially causing severe discomfort and leading to other foot problems.
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Clubfoot In talipes valgus, the foot rotates outward like the letter L. In talipes equinus, the foot points downward, similar to that of a toe dancer. In talipes calcaneus, the foot points upward, with the heel pointing down. The four varieties of clubfoot. Talipes varus is by far the most common type.
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plantar fasciitis Definition of plantar fasciitis. : inflammation of the dense fibrous band of tissue of the sole of the foot that is marked especially by heel or arch pain.