metatarsus varus

Metatarsus Adductus

Definition

 

Metatarsus varus

- adduction of the forefoot at the TMTJ

 

Intrauterine positional deformity / packaging defect

 

Epidemiology

 

1:1000

- M = F 

- bilateral in 50%

- 10% have CDH

 

Aetiology

 

Unclear

 

Theories

- intrauterine positioning defect

- prone nursing