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The medical term for clubfoot is talipes equinovarus and this describes the position of the foot. The feet are pointed down (equinus) and inward (varus).

A normal meniscus is a c-shaped cushion of cartilage that supports the knee joint. A discoid meniscus is shaped more like a disc and does not taper as much toward the center.

Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) is a condition in the hip joint involving abnormal friction between the ball (femoral head) and socket (acetabulum).

Flat feet are a condition in which the foot doesn't have a normal arch. It may affect one foot or both feet.

Hip Dysplasia is a comprehensive term that has been used to include a spectrum of related developmental hip problems in infants and children, often present at birth.

In-toeing is a pattern of walking in which the toes point inward instead of straight forward. There are varying degrees of in-toeing, some being mild and others being severe.

“Knock knees” is a term used to describe the medical term genu valgum, which means the knees fall inside the midline of the legs.

I get asked this question almost daily, so if it’s something you’ve pondered as a parent, know that you are not alone.

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