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The typical deformity in CTEV is ?

A
Ankle equinus
B
Subtalar inversion
C
Forefoot adduction
D
All the above
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'd' i.e., All the above CTEV is the commonest and most impoant congenital deformity of the foot. CTEV is more common males in than in females (males to female ratio 2.5 : 1). In half of the cases CTEV is bilateral. Right and left foot are affected equally. The deformity consists of following elements :? i) Equinus, i.e. Plantar flexion at ankle joint (tibiotalar joint). ii) Inversion of foot at subtalar joint (talocalcaneal joint). iii) Forefoot adduction, at mid-tarsal joints, especially at talo-navicular joint. iv) Sometimes forefoot cavus, i.e. excessive arching of the foot at mid-tarsal joints.

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