Letter T

Talipes equinovarus

The common ('classic') form of clubfoot.

Talipes is made up of the Latin talus (ankle) + pes (foot).

Equino- indicates the heel is elevated (like a horse's) and -varus indicates it is turned inward.

With this type of clubfoot, the foot is turned in sharply and the person seems to be walking on their ankle.

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