Prenatal diagnosis of isolated clubfoot: diagnostic accuracy and long-term postnatal outcomes

Congenital talipes equinovarus (cTEV), also known as clubfoot, is a congenital musculoskeletal deformity with a prevalence of 1-3/1000 livebirths, characterized by the presence of plantar flexion (equinus), inward rotation of the heel (varus) and supination and adduction of the forefoot [1]. Clubfoot is classified into complex and isolated: the complex form affects approximately 25% of patients and it is associated with other congenital or functional anomalies, chromosomal abnormalities or genetic syndromes [2]; the isolated type is considered an isolated anomaly of the lower limbs.

Source: European Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Biology - July 6, 2021 Category: OBGYN Authors: Ilaria Fantasia, Daniela Dibello, Valentina Di Carlo, Giulia Colin, Moira Barbieri, Chiara Belcaro, Elena Magni, Flavio Faletra, Travan Laura, Tamara Stampalija Tags: Full length article Source Type: research