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EQUINOVARUS [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-02-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Bones and Joints
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- talipes equinovarus
1, record 1, English, talipes%20equinovarus
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- congenital talipes equinovarus 2, record 1, English, congenital%20talipes%20equinovarus
correct
- pes equinovarus 2, record 1, English, pes%20equinovarus
correct
- equinovarus 3, record 1, English, equinovarus
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A deformity of the foot in which the heel is turned inward from the midline of the leg and the foot is plantar flexed. 1, record 1, English, - talipes%20equinovarus
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This is associated with the raising of the inner border of the foot (supination) and displacement of the anterior part of the foot so that it lies medially to the vertical axis of the leg (adduction). With this type of foot the arch is higher (cavus) and the foot is in equinus (plantar flexion). This is a typical clubfoot. 1, record 1, English, - talipes%20equinovarus
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The term "talipes equinovarus" was recommended by the Medical Signs and Symptoms Committee. 4, record 1, English, - talipes%20equinovarus
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Os et articulations
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- pied bot varus équin
1, record 1, French, pied%20bot%20varus%20%C3%A9quin
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- pied bot varus équin congénital 2, record 1, French, pied%20bot%20varus%20%C3%A9quin%20cong%C3%A9nital
correct, masculine noun
- pes equinovarus 2, record 1, French, pes%20equinovarus
correct
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Déformation du pied caractérisée par une déviation en varus, une adduction de l'avant-pied, et un équinisme. 1, record 1, French, - pied%20bot%20varus%20%C3%A9quin
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Huesos y articulaciones
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- pie equinovaro
1, record 1, Spanish, pie%20equinovaro
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-03-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Genetics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- equinovarus 1, record 2, English, equinovarus
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- talipes equinovarus 1, record 2, English, talipes%20equinovarus
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A deformity of the foot in which the heel is elevated and turned inward from the midline of the leg and the foot is plantar flexed. This is associated with the raising of the inner border of the foot and displacement of the higher part of the foot so that it lies medially to the vertical axis of the leg. With this type of foot the arch is higher and the foot is in equinus. This is a typical clubfoot. 1, record 2, English, - equinovarus
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Abnormalities occurring in 10-50 % of cases : Hands and feet : Ulnar or radial deviation of hand. Hypoplastic or absent thumb, simian crease. Equinovarus, rocker-bottom feet. Syndactyly of second and third toes. 1, record 2, English, - equinovarus
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Génétique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- pied varus équin
1, record 2, French, pied%20varus%20%C3%A9quin
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Déformation du pied avec élévation du talon qui est tourné vers l'intérieur à partir du milieu de la jambe; le pied présente une flexion plantaire. Il y a également élévation du bord interne du pied et déplacement de la partie élevée de ce dernier de telle sorte qu'il soit situé au milieu par rapport à l'axe vertical de la jambe. Dans un tel cas, la cambrure du pied est plus importante et le pied est dit en équinisme. C'est un exemple typique de pied bot. 1, record 2, French, - pied%20varus%20%C3%A9quin
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
(Deux cas de trisomie partielle) Des deux côtés, il existe un pied varus équin. Les dermatoglyphes sont hypoplasiques. 1, record 2, French, - pied%20varus%20%C3%A9quin
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2002-05-30
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Orthopedic Surgery
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- forefoot correction
1, record 3, English, forefoot%20correction
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A staged method of surgical management for congenital talipes equinovarus is described. The hindfoot was corrected and rebalanced early in 125 feet, and in 66 feet a second-stage medial forefoot correction was performed in the second, third or fourth year. 1, record 3, English, - forefoot%20correction
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Chirurgie orthopédique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- correction de l'avant-pied
1, record 3, French, correction%20de%20l%27avant%2Dpied
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2000-09-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Orthopedic Surgery
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- calcaneal osteotomy
1, record 4, English, calcaneal%20osteotomy
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Medical calcaneal osteotomy for relapsed equinovarus deformity. 1, record 4, English, - calcaneal%20osteotomy
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Chirurgie orthopédique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- ostéotomie calcanéenne
1, record 4, French, ost%C3%A9otomie%20calcan%C3%A9enne
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un autre type d'ostéotomie calcanéenne a été proposé : l'ostéotomie de translation externe de la grosse tubérosité pour améliorer le valgus talonnier et son appui et l'appui du talon au sol. En réalité, ces différentes ostéotomies calcanéennes sont rarement utilisées. 2, record 4, French, - ost%C3%A9otomie%20calcan%C3%A9enne
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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