talipes

tal·i·pes

T0024800 (tăl′ə-pēz′)n. See clubfoot.

[New Latin tālipēs, tāliped- : Latin tālus, ankle + Latin pēs, ped-, foot; see -ped.]

talipes

(ˈtælɪˌpiːz) n1. (Pathology) a congenital deformity of the foot by which it is twisted in any of various positions2. (Pathology) a technical name for club foot[C19: New Latin, from Latin tālus ankle + pēs foot]

club•foot

(ˈklʌbˌfʊt)

n., pl. -feet. 1. a congenitally deformed or distorted foot. 2. the condition of having such a foot; talipes. [1530–40] club′foot`ed, adj.

talipes

clubfoot; the state or condition of having a clubfoot. — taliped, adj.See also: Feet and Legs

Thesaurus

Noun

talipes - congenital deformity of the foot usually marked by a curled shape or twisted position of the ankle and heel and toesclubfootdeformity, malformation, misshapenness - an affliction in which some part of the body is misshapen or malformedtalipes valgus - deformity of the foot in which the foot is twisted outwardtalipes equinus - talipes in which the toes are pointed downwardtalipes calcaneus - talipes in which the toes are pointed upward and the person walks on the heel of the foot

Translations

talipes

talipes:

see clubfootclubfoot
or talipes
, deformity in which the foot is twisted out of position. Maldevelopment is usually congenital, although it can result from injury or disease (e.g., poliomyelitis) after birth. It can affect one or both feet.
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talipes

[′tal·ə‚pēz] (medicine) Any of several foot deformities, especially of congenital origin.

talipes

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talipes

[tal´ĭ-pēz] a deformity in which the foot is twisted out of normal position; see also clubfoot and see illustration. It may have an abnormally high longitudinal arch (talipes cavus) or it may be in dorsiflexion (talipes calcaneus), in plantar flexion (talipes equinus), abducted and everted (talipes valgus or flatfoot), adducted and inverted (talipes varus), or various combinations of these (talipes calcaneovalgus, talipes calcaneovarus, talipes equinovalgus, or talipes equinovarus).

There are several theories as to the cause of clubfoot. A familial tendency or arrested growth during fetal life may contribute to its development, or it may be caused by a defect in the ovum. It sometimes accompanies meningomyelocele as a result of paralysis. In mild clubfoot there are slight changes in the structure of the foot; more severe cases involve orthopedic deformities of both the foot and leg. Although clubfoot is usually congenital, an occasional case in an older child may be caused by injury or poliomyelitis.
Treatment varies according to the severity of the deformity. Milder cases may be corrected with casts that are changed periodically, the foot being manipulated into position each time the cast is changed so that it gradually assumes normal position. A specially designed splint may also be used, made of two plates attached to shoes with a crossbar between the plates and special set screws so that the angulation of the foot can be changed as necessary. More severe deformities require surgery of the tendons and bones, followed by the application of a cast to maintain proper position of the joint.

Talipes.

tal·i·pes

(tal'i-pēz), Any deformity of the foot involving the talus. [L. talus, ankle, + pes, foot]

talipes

(tăl′ə-pēz′)n. See clubfoot.

talipes

Latin, talipes = talus–ankle + pes–foot A general term for clubfoot–a congenital foot deformity involving the talus. See Clubfoot.

tal·i·pes

(tal'i-pēz) Any deformity of the foot involving the talus. [L. talus, ankle, + pes, foot]

talipes

Clubfoot. A congenital deformity affecting the shape or position of one or both feet. In talipes cavus, there is exaggeration of the curvature of the longitudinal arch. In talipes equinovarus the ankle is extended and the heel and sole turned inwards.

talipes

Related to talipes: talipes calcaneus, talipes valgus, talipes equinovalgus, talipes varus

noun

Synonyms for talipes

noun congenital deformity of the foot usually marked by a curled shape or twisted position of the ankle and heel and toes

Synonyms

clubfoot

Related Words

deformity
malformation
misshapenness
talipes valgus
talipes equinus
talipes calcaneus