Is club foot a hereditary condition?

Yes: It can be. It is also seen more in certain populations.

Not always...: A club foot is a relatively common birth defect occurring in about one in a thousand live births which can involve one foot or both. In some cases, clubfoot can be associated with other congenital abnormalities of the skeleton, such as spina bifida. Environmental factors such as obesity and smoking also can play a role in causing clubfoot.

Club Foot: There is a genetic link to club foot that researchers have now found in many cases. Some patients will get club foot due to other factors, I have even seen trauma cause a club foot. The good news is that treatment is excellent for it!