What is the outlook for Talipes?
Talipes is a fairly common problem.
Talipes is also known as club foot.
These babies do not have true Talipes.
How is Talipes diagnosed and are any investigations needed?
If the baby has Talipes it is usually noticed during this check.
This is to look for Talipes but also other problems that the baby may
be innate with.
The doctor will look for Talipes, as well as other problems that the baby
may be born with.
However, in around 1 in 5 babies who are born with Talipes, there is also another problem.
In most cases(around 4 out of 5), the baby has no other problems apart from the Talipes.
In most cases(around 4 out of 5), the baby has no other problems apart from the Talipes equinovarus.
Talipes equinovarus(once called club foot) is a
deformity of the foot and ankle that a baby can be born with.
It is important that a baby who has Talipes be referred to see a doctor specialised
in treating this problem as soon as possible after birth.
If you have had a babby innate with Talipes, there is throughout
a 3-4 in 100 opportunity that a brother or sister innate after them will also have Talipes equinovarus.