Therefore, equinus sufferers are prone to walk with only the tip of the foot on the ground, with the forefoot drooping, the heel raised and the rear area of the sole not aligned with the legs and knees. Other symptoms that are frequently associated with clubfoot. include reduced sensation, pain and skin changes such as ulceration and blistering.
The disorder is congenital, i.e. present from birth, but the causes that determine its development have not yet been precisely identified.
The club foot is easily recognizable and, when intervened early, can be corrected effectively. In particular, the disorder must be treated with plaster casts, orthoses or customized insoles that allow the patient to place the foot on the ground completely, correcting the equinus. In severe cases, however, it is necessary to resort to surgery.
and the joints of the plantar arch, changing their shape. In particular, in people who are affected, the front part of the foot tends to be facing downwards (therefore, there is a tendency to walk with the toe resting on the ground). patients also have the back of the foot not in line with the leg.
The clubfoot is also associated with a plantar vault particularly accentuated in height, with possible dorsal prominence and digital claws (i.e. the toes are excessively flexed).
Equinism predisposes to various problems, as the reduced support surface causes an overload on the forefoot and heel.
This condition can result in:
- Callus formation;
- Retraction of the tendons;
- Varus of the hindfoot;
- Instability of the ankle;
- Poor peripheral circulation.
The clubfoot is a very disabling pathology: the effects of the malformation can also affect the ankle, leg (in particular, at the level of the tibia and fibula) and soft tissues (muscles and tendons).
