talipes equinus

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Related to talipes equinus: talipes calcaneus, talipes varus, talipes calcaneovalgus

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talipes equinus - talipes in which the toes are pointed downward

clubfoot, talipes - congenital deformity of the foot usually marked by a curled shape or twisted position of the ankle and heel and toes

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"I suppose you've got talipes equinus?" he said, turning suddenly to Philip.

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Institutional diagnoses maintained during the first year of community residence included seizure disorder in six patients (28%) and various orthopedic diagnoses (talipes equinus, avascular necrosis of the hip, chronic dislocation of the patella, and hip contracture).