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Nope.
A talipe is a deformity of the entire foot itself, curving it awkwardly and whatnot.
While a bunion is a condition referring to the toes, medically Hallux Valgus and curves the big toe more specifically.
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Is talipes commonly known as a bunion?
No, talipes is commonly known as clubfoot.
What is talipes also called?
The condition is also known as Clubfoot or talipes equinovarus
What is Clubfoot also called?
The condition is also known as talipes or talipes equinovarus
What is talipes equinovarus also called?
The condition is also known as Clubfoot or talipes
What is the medical term meaning clubfoot?
Talipes, talipes varus, or talipes equinovarus is the medical term meaning clubfoot.
Talipes are what?
Talipes is a condition that can affect one or both of a baby's feet from birth. In most cases, the front half of the foot turns inwards and downwards. This is called congenital talipes equinovarus (CTE). It is also known as club foot. We do not know exactly what causes talipes but it can occasionally run in families. If one parent had talipes as a baby, there is a one in 30 chance that they will pass it on to their baby. This rises to a one in three chance if both parents had the condition when they were babies.
What is a Bunion?
A bunion is an enlargment of the bone. It is also know as Hallux Valgus. This is a deformity of the bone involving the big toe and the foot. This deformity can be vary painful. A bunion is a bump at the joint of the big toe.
What is talipes valgus?
In talipes valgus, the foot rotates outward like the letter L
What happens in talipes calcaneus?
In talipes calcaneus, the foot points upward, with the heel pointing down
What happens in talipes equinus?
In talipes equinus, the foot points downward, similar to that of a toe dancer
What is hallux valgus?
bunion deformityA bunion.
Why is infection a potential risk from a bunion?
If allowed to worsen, the skin over the bunion may break down causing an ulcer, which also presents a problem of potential infection.
