Clubfoot is a condition in which the forefoot (part of the foot connected to the lower leg bone) is abnormally twisted and points inward and downward. This may happen with one or both feet. Medically, the condition is called congenital talipes equinovarus (CTEV).
There are 2 types of clubfoot:
- Postural clubfoot, which involves muscle imbalance or tightness but there is usually no bone or joint involvement
- Structural clubfoot, which involves the bone and joints of the foot, where the child's foot cannot perform the full range of movements