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EQUINUS [13 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-03-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Musculoskeletal System
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- talipes calcaneocavus
1, record 1, English, talipes%20calcaneocavus
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- calcaneocavus 2, record 1, English, calcaneocavus
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Talipes in which the characteristics of both talipes calcaneus and talipes cavus are present. 1, record 1, English, - talipes%20calcaneocavus
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Calcaneocavus results from paralysis of triceps surae; heel assumes vertical position, forefoot in equinus in relation to hindfoot. 2, record 1, English, - talipes%20calcaneocavus
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- pied creux postérieur
1, record 1, French, pied%20creux%20post%C3%A9rieur
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- talus cavus 2, record 1, French, talus%20cavus
correct
- cavus postérieur 2, record 1, French, cavus%20post%C3%A9rieur
correct, masculine noun
- pied talus paralytique 2, record 1, French, pied%20talus%20paralytique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pied dont la concavité de la voûte plantaire est exagérée par la verticalisation du calcanéum due généralement à la paralysie du triceps. 2, record 1, French, - pied%20creux%20post%C3%A9rieur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Sistema musculoesquelético (Medicina)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- calcáneocavo
1, record 1, Spanish, calc%C3%A1neocavo
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-02-07
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Bones and Joints
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- talipes equinovarus
1, record 2, English, talipes%20equinovarus
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- congenital talipes equinovarus 2, record 2, English, congenital%20talipes%20equinovarus
correct
- pes equinovarus 2, record 2, English, pes%20equinovarus
correct
- equinovarus 3, record 2, English, equinovarus
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, 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 2, English, - talipes%20equinovarus
Record number: 2, 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 2, English, - talipes%20equinovarus
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The term "talipes equinovarus" was recommended by the Medical Signs and Symptoms Committee. 4, record 2, English, - talipes%20equinovarus
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Os et articulations
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- pied bot varus équin
1, record 2, French, pied%20bot%20varus%20%C3%A9quin
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- pied bot varus équin congénital 2, record 2, French, pied%20bot%20varus%20%C3%A9quin%20cong%C3%A9nital
correct, masculine noun
- pes equinovarus 2, record 2, French, pes%20equinovarus
correct
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, 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 2, French, - pied%20bot%20varus%20%C3%A9quin
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Huesos y articulaciones
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- pie equinovaro
1, record 2, Spanish, pie%20equinovaro
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-02-07
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Musculoskeletal System
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- talipes varus
1, record 3, English, talipes%20varus
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- pes varus 2, record 3, English, pes%20varus
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Inversion of the foot, the outer side of the sole only touching the ground; usually some degree of talipes equinus is associated with it, and often talipes cavus. 1, record 3, English, - talipes%20varus
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- pied bot varus
1, record 3, French, pied%20bot%20varus
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- pes varus 2, record 3, French, pes%20varus
correct
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Déformation caractérisée par une déviation du pied vers l'extérieur portant la plante en dehors. 1, record 3, French, - pied%20bot%20varus
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistema musculoesquelético (Medicina)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- pie varo
1, record 3, Spanish, pie%20varo
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-03-16
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Genetics
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- equinovarus 1, record 4, English, equinovarus
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- talipes equinovarus 1, record 4, English, talipes%20equinovarus
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, 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 4, English, - equinovarus
Record number: 4, 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 4, English, - equinovarus
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Génétique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- pied varus équin
1, record 4, French, pied%20varus%20%C3%A9quin
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, 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 4, French, - pied%20varus%20%C3%A9quin
Record number: 4, 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 4, French, - pied%20varus%20%C3%A9quin
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2010-05-25
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Musculoskeletal System
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- talipes equinus
1, record 5, English, talipes%20equinus
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- pes equinus 2, record 5, English, pes%20equinus
correct
- equinus 3, record 5, English, equinus
correct
- equinus heel 4, record 5, English, equinus%20heel
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A deformity in which the foot is plantar flexed, causing the person to walk on the toes without touching the heel. 5, record 5, English, - talipes%20equinus
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
talipes equinus : term recommended by the Medical Signs and Symptoms Committee. 6, record 5, English, - talipes%20equinus
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Not to be confused with talipes calcaneus. 7, record 5, English, - talipes%20equinus
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- pied bot équin
1, record 5, French, pied%20bot%20%C3%A9quin
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- pied équin 1, record 5, French, pied%20%C3%A9quin
correct, masculine noun
- équinisme 2, record 5, French, %C3%A9quinisme
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pied bot en extension forcée dont l'extrémité antérieure repose sur le sol. 3, record 5, French, - pied%20bot%20%C3%A9quin
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pied bot équin : terme privilégié par le Comité de sémiologie médicale. 4, record 5, French, - pied%20bot%20%C3%A9quin
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Ne pas confondre avec pied bot talus. 5, record 5, French, - pied%20bot%20%C3%A9quin
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Sistema musculoesquelético (Medicina)
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- pie equino
1, record 5, Spanish, pie%20equino
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2000-10-05
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Musculoskeletal System
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- idiopathic flatfoot
1, record 6, English, idiopathic%20flatfoot
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Idiopathic flatfoot. There is no deformity in the non-weight-bearing state. On weight bearing, the foot is flat but the heel remains on the ground. The foot is flexible, and the deformity can be passively reduced in infancy and childhood, becoming rigid in later years.... In the standing position, the talus displaces toward the sole but never becomes perpendicular, and the talonavicular displacement is never complete.... When the heel cord is tight, the calcaneus may be horizontal but is never in equinus. 2, record 6, English, - idiopathic%20flatfoot
Record 6, Key term(s)
- idiopathic flat foot
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- pied plat valgus dit idiopathique
1, record 6, French, pied%20plat%20valgus%20dit%20idiopathique
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2000-09-18
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Orthopedic Surgery
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- anterior tibial tendon transfer
1, record 7, English, anterior%20tibial%20tendon%20transfer
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- tibialis anterior tendon transfer 2, record 7, English, tibialis%20anterior%20tendon%20transfer
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
For several decades, Chopart's amputation has met with some skepticism owing to reports of significant equinus deformity developing soon after the procedure is performed. However, with appropriate tendon balancing, which generally includes anterior tibial tendon transfer and tendon Achillis lengthening, this level of amputation is often more functional than slightly more distal amputations, such as Lisfranc or short transmetatarsal amputations. 1, record 7, English, - anterior%20tibial%20tendon%20transfer
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Chirurgie orthopédique
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- transfert du tendon du jambier antérieur
1, record 7, French, transfert%20du%20tendon%20du%20jambier%20ant%C3%A9rieur
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- transfert du tendon du muscle tibial antérieur 2, record 7, French, transfert%20du%20tendon%20du%20muscle%20tibial%20ant%C3%A9rieur
proposal, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1998-09-02
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Musculoskeletal System
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- talipes equinovalgus
1, record 8, English, talipes%20equinovalgus
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- pes equinovalgus 2, record 8, English, pes%20equinovalgus
correct
- equinovalgus 2, record 8, English, equinovalgus
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Talipes equinus and talipes valgus combined; the foot is plantarflexed, everted, and abducted. 1, record 8, English, - talipes%20equinovalgus
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- pied bot valgus équin
1, record 8, French, pied%20bot%20valgus%20%C3%A9quin
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistema musculoesquelético (Medicina)
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- pie equinovalgo
1, record 8, Spanish, pie%20equinovalgo
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1998-08-24
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Musculoskeletal System
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- plantar direction
1, record 9, English, plantar%20direction
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In hindfoot equinus deformity, or talipes equinus, the calcaneus is seen to be flexed in a plantar direction on lateral projections of the foot, leading to an angle of more than 90 [degrees] between the axis of the calcaneus and that of the tibia. 1, record 9, English, - plantar%20direction
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- direction plantaire
1, record 9, French, direction%20plantaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La direction plantaire de ce type de luxation ne modifie pas l'orientation thérapeutique. 1, record 9, French, - direction%20plantaire
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1992-11-25
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Orthoses
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- forefoot post
1, record 10, English, forefoot%20post
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In summary, factors to consider in treatment are(1) the patient's age;(2) the flexibility of the condition;(3) the severity of deformity;(4) the presence of equinus;(5) abnormal shoe wear; and(6) the symptoms. When a child presents with severe flexible flatfoot one should rule out an underlying neuromuscular disorder and perform a complete biomechanical evaluation to ascertain any rotational or angular conditions of the legs that might influence the treatment. If a child is in... group III(ages 13 to 17) adolescent usually has the additional problem of a forefoot varus, which must be controlled using a forefoot post. It is also not unusual to have to add additional wedging inside the heel of the shoe to invert the heel. 2, record 10, English, - forefoot%20post
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
post. A supporting part underlying a podiatric orthotic device. 3, record 10, English, - forefoot%20post
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Context extracted from Medicus data base. 2, record 10, English, - forefoot%20post
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Orthèses
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- montant de l'avant-pied
1, record 10, French, montant%20de%20l%27avant%2Dpied
proposal, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Par analogie avec "support post/montant de soutien" (Prothèses et orthèses, 1987, p. 58). 1, record 10, French, - montant%20de%20l%27avant%2Dpied
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1991-12-19
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Mammals
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- bluebuck
1, record 11, English, bluebuck
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- blaubox 1, record 11, English, blaubox
correct
- blue antelope 2, record 11, English, blue%20antelope
correct
- Hippotragus equinus leucophaeus 1, record 11, English, Hippotragus%20equinus%20leucophaeus
Latin
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Mammifères
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- antilope bleue
1, record 11, French, antilope%20bleue
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- Hippotragus equinus leucophaeus 1, record 11, French, Hippotragus%20equinus%20leucophaeus
Latin
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1990-06-20
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Musculoskeletal System
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- talipes calcaneus
1, record 12, English, talipes%20calcaneus
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- pes calcaneus 2, record 12, English, pes%20calcaneus
correct
- calcaneus 3, record 12, English, calcaneus
correct
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... a ... congenital abnormality of the foot in which the dorsum of the child’s foot lies against the shin. There are frequently associated deformities of the sub-talar and mid-tarsal joints with the heel lying in the varus or valgus position (talipes calcaneo-varus, talipes calcaneovalgus). 1, record 12, English, - talipes%20calcaneus
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Antonym : talipes equinus. 3, record 12, English, - talipes%20calcaneus
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The term "talipes calcaneus" was recommended by the Medical Signs and Symptoms Committee. 4, record 12, English, - talipes%20calcaneus
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- pied bot talus
1, record 12, French, pied%20bot%20talus
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Variété de pied bot associant une flexion dorsale du pied qui le place sur la face antérieure du tibia (pied bot talus direct) ou sur la face antéro-externe du tibia (pied bot talus valgus). 1, record 12, French, - pied%20bot%20talus
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Antonyme : pied bot équin. 2, record 12, French, - pied%20bot%20talus
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Sistema musculoesquelético (Medicina)
Record 12, Main entry term, Spanish
- calcáneo
1, record 12, Spanish, calc%C3%A1neo
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 12, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1987-01-26
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Muscles and Tendons
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- gastroc-soleus complex 1, record 13, English, gastroc%2Dsoleus%20complex
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
foot equinus is due either to overactive gastroc-soleus complex as in cerebral palsy. 1, record 13, English, - gastroc%2Dsoleus%20complex
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Muscles et tendons
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- complexe soléaire-gastrocnémiens
1, record 13, French, complexe%20sol%C3%A9aire%2Dgastrocn%C3%A9miens
proposal, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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