What is it called when a baby is born with its feet curved like Cs?

Question

It's not clubfoot....
And the child is borwn with their feet curved inward like the letter C.

I've tried searching the internet, but with my only real description being "feet curved inward like Cs"
you can probably guess that I haven't gotten very far.

I heard yesterday of a kid who had to wear casts to correct the curve and eventually a special made shoe.


any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

P.S. I should apologize for double posting, but I wasn't sure which section would be better.
I'll delete the question that doesn't end up with the answer.

Answer 1

Turned-in foot (or Metatarsus Adductus, MTA) is one of the most common types of foot deformities, occurring in about two out of 1,000 births. This foot looks bent inward in the middle with the toes pointing in, creating a C-shaped outer foot border. There might be a gap between the big and the 2nd toe.

Answer 2

The following is from the web site listed below. This is just a portion of the info there.

What are some other common foot defects?
Calcaneovalgus and metatarsus adductus are common, mild, foot abnormalities.

In calcaneovalgus, the foot bends sharply at the ankle so that the foot points upward and outward. In many cases, the top of the foot can touch the shinbone. Calcaneovalgus usually goes away without treatment, and there are no lasting effects (2).

In metatarsus adductus, the front part of the foot turns inward. This condition causes the child to walk with a toe-in gait. Most affected children require no treatment, as the condition often resolves itself. However, more severe cases are treated to help the foot work better and to prevent later problems in fitting shoes (2).

http://www.marchofdimes.com/pnhec/4439_1211.asp

Answer 3

Sorry, I cant' remember the name, but one of my kids was born with that condition. I cried about it initially but soon discovered that the child is not bothered by it and adjusts to the treatment very quickly. The orthopedic surgeon will first place castes on the legs/feet. Once the castes are removed, the child will have to wear special orthopedic shoes that have a metal bar in the middle to keep the feet apart. Usually, the child has to sleep with this on for several months. Later on, he or she would have to continue wearing orthopedic shoes that curve outward. Eventually, the child will be able to wear normal shoes. It's best to get all of this done before the child learns to walk so that it does not annoy him/her. (I've seen toddlers with this condition who had to walk with two casts on because the parents delayed treatment.) In a short while, the feet will look fine and the child will be able to function like any other normal child. My child had no recollection since he was treated when he was only a few months old. He later became an all 'round athlete who won numerous awards.

Answer 4

It's called matetarsus adductus.

Answer 5

Try WebMD.
People really help you there!
Good Luck!

Answer 6

a c baby lol

Answer 7

Its a birth defect DUH!