Congenital deformity of the ankle

Congenital deformity of the ankle is a diverse congenital disease in which the position and shape of the ankle of a newborn is changed. In this defect, the tissues that connect muscles to bones (tendons) are shorter than normal. During deformation, often the ankle is located at an acute angle in relation to the ankle Congenital deformity of the ankle is a frequent defect, which usually occurs in isolated forms

Congenital deformity of the ankle can be both mild and severe Half of the patients have a defect in both feet If your child has such a defect, it will be difficult for him to walk normally, so doctors consider it appropriate to seek immediate treatment.

Doctors, in most cases, successfully repair the defect, although children sometimes need further research and observation.

The cause of the deformity is unknown (idiopathic) However, scientists know that the defect is not caused by the position of the fetus in the mother's womb In some cases, the deformity is associated with other congenital diseases of the musculoskeletal system, such as spina bifida, a serious inherited disease in which the tissue surrounding the spinal cord does not form properly in the fetus.

Environmental factors take part in the formation of a deformed ankle Research clearly shows that the defect is linked to cigarette smoking during pregnancy, especially when a similar disease is also observed in previous generations.