Incidence and prevalence of congenital clubfoot in Apulia: a regional model for future prospective national studies

Abstract excerpt

BACKGROUND: Congenital clubfoot is a fairly common and severe congenital malformation, most often of idiopathic origin. A smaller percentage of cases is related to chromosomal abnormalities and genetic syndromes. It is estimated that 0.5/1000 newborns are affected worldwide, with a male to female ratio of 2:1 and greater distribution in developing countries (80%). The "European Surveillance of Congenital...

Topics

Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.

• Share to Hip disorders and treatments
• Share to Neurogenetic and Muscular Disorders Research