Orthopedic Care and Consultation
The photograph of three months old girl child with bilateral CTEV or congenital talipes equinovarus.
Bilateral CTEV
The treatment of CTEV should begun immediately after the birth with initial corrective maneuvers done by mother herself.
This patient however was not consulted for till age of three months.
The patient was put on bilateral CTEV cast and is in followup.
Interstingly, the father of the girl also had neglected CTEV.
Following are clinical photographs of 65 years old lady with neglected congenital talpes equino varus of foot.
Clinical Photograph of Neglected CTEV in 65 Years Old Female
The above photograph is shot from outer side of the foot. The whitish marking in the center is load bearing area when she walks. [Read more...]
Clinical photographs of a child with bilateral congenital talipes equinovarus [ctev] as taken just before operation.
CTEV Image Taken Just Before Surgery - Ventral Aspect
The picture above is from ventrl aspect of fee. [Read more...]
Talipes Equino Varus is a disorder of the foot where the ankle is in equinus (Bent so that toes move away from leg and heel comes closer.) and The heel is turned inwards so that sole faces inwards (varus).
In addition there is adduction of the front of the foot ( A movement that attmpts to bring great toe near the inner side of the ankle.
If no other cause is found, this condition is labeled as Congenital Talipes Equino varus or CTEV.
Untreated Congenital Talipes Equino varus On Both Feet
It is one of the diseases that children are screened for at birth. It can be managed by manipulations and orthosis if detected early. Some cases require surgery.
It was very common ealirer to find people with neglected CTEV but the incidence has reduced.
This patient is 25 years old male and has bilateral CTEV not treated out of ignorance.
The man had visited the OPD for some other ailments and did not want any treatment for this condition.
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