Talipes, talipes varus, or talipes equinovarus is the medical term meaning clubfoot.
The Clubfoot was created in 1642.
From what I have read (and my own personal experience with clubfoot), I am fairly certain that "Yes, clubfoot can be considered a disability". Like most other orthopedic impairments, clubfoot ranges in severity from one person to the next.
True clubfoot is usually obvious at birth
True clubfoot is characterized by abnormal bone formation in the foot
Clubfoot can affect one foot or both
Clubfoot is a condition a person is born with, it does not develop during puberty.
There are two main variations of clubfoot: bilateral and unilateral. Bilateral clubfoot affects both feet and is more common, accounting for about 50% of cases. Unilateral clubfoot affects only one foot. Additionally, there can be variations in the severity of the condition, ranging from mild to severe.
Yes you are born with it.
A Tendotomy is performed.
No, talipes is commonly known as clubfoot.
Although I don't think it can be prevented, it can be managed with proper foot care. A lot of horses can be sound and useful if the clubfoot is not too severe.