Does anyone know what causes a clubfoot?

Question

My son was born with a clubfoot. It has been teated with surgery, casts, & a brace. He is now 2 1/2 & you can't even tell that he ever had a clubfoot, besides the scar on his ankle) This doesn't run in either of our families. Does anyone know what causes this? Each one of his doctors have given me a different answer. I am a little worried because I am expecting again.

Answer 1

http://health.allrefer.com/health/clubfoot-club-foot-deformity.html

Ok. the article above seems to think that, though the cause is unknown, it could be hereditary. Then again, if the cause is unknown, it could be ANYTHING. I wouldn't worry about it too much.

My friend has 2 boys. One had a club foot, the other did not. Her doctor seemed to think that her first son's club foot was caused by intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) from too little amniotic fluid while she was pregnant (oligohydramnios).

Answer 2

Actually the exact cause is unknown. They say that woman who smoke during their pregnancy have an increased chance of club foot. Also it can be genetic (although that doesn't sound like the case.) I have looked forever and am unable to see what the chances of a repeat club foot would be for you. You can hope for a girl as it happens less for girls then for boys but other than that don't stress and hope for the best. Good luck

Answer 3

Here's some reading

Answer 4

sometimes its caused by the way the baby is lying in the uterus,it doesnt always mean your next baby will be affected

Answer 5

could be from hanging out at the 'club house' or from eatin 'club' sandwichs, or usin the wrong 'golf club' or maybe you just joined the wrong club! just buy some "club" shoes and no one will ever notice.