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Rocker bottom foot is due to ?

A
Overeatment of CTEV
B
Malunited fracture calcaneum
C
Horizontal talus
D
Neural tube defect
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Overeatment of CTEV Rocker bottom foot Rocker bottom foot is a foot with a convex plantar surface with an apex of convexity at the talar head (normal plantar surface is concave). Causes of Rocker Bottom foot are :- Congenital veical talus Overcorrection of CTEV Improper correction of CTEV, i.e. forceful correction of equines by dorsiflexion before correction of adduction, varus and inversion. Edward's syndrome, Escobar syndrome, Ape's syndrome. Congenital veical talus may be associated with ahrogryposis, Prune belly syndrome, neurofibromatosis, and spinal muscular dystrophy

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