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Is club foot a hereditary problem?
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Not usually: It is due to the position of the foot and leg in utero.
Answered 7/5/2015
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Yes: Club foot is typically hereditary. See your podiatrist or pediatric orthopedist for treatment of this condition.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Various problems: Clubfoot can either be a result of a neurological problem or idiopathic, though there is evidence that cases can run in the family . One theory was that it was a "packaging" problem, ie not enough fluid in utero. The data on this is not conclusive however.
Answered 9/28/2016
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