Question

What causes clubfoot in a fetus?

Answer 1

The cause of Clubfoot is really not known however it's likely caused by abnormalities with the skeleton that occurs during the time the baby is in the womb and growing.

Clubfoot is genetic as well since it can be passed down through families so if someone in your family has clubfoot or had clubfoot at birth then there's a good chance that you could have a baby born with Clubfoot as well.

Answer 2

Clubfoot most often presents at birth. Clubfoot is caused by a shortened Achilles tendon, which causes the foot to turn in and under.

Clubfoot is twice as common in boys.

Treatment is necessary to correct clubfoot and is usually done in two phases — casting and bracing.

Clubfoot is usually a defect during the growth of the baby in the womb.

Clubfoot is a common type of birth defect that affects muscles and bones in the feet. Instead of being straight, a clubfoot points down and turns in.

This twisting causes the toes to point toward the opposite leg.

A baby can be born with the defect in one or both feet.