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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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Talipes equinovarus is -
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The correct answer is  CTEV is the commonest and most important congenital deformity of the foot.
The deformity consists of following elements :-


Equinus, i.e. Plantar flexion at ankle joint (tibiotalar joint)
Inversion of foot at subtalar joint (talocalcaneal joint)
Forefoot adduction, at mid-tarsal joints, especially at talo-navicular joint.
Sometimes forefoot cavus, i.e. excessive arching of the foot at mid-tarsal joints.