President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, inaugurated the Global Clubfoot Conference, organized by the CURE India in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, in New Delhi.
Clubfoot
It is one of the most common orthopedic birth defects that affect the child’s mobility.
Clubfoot (also called talipesequinovarus) is a general term used to describe a range of unusual positions of the foot.
It can cause permanent disability if not treated early. In most cases the cause of club foot is unknown, although there may be a genetic link because it can run in families. It may be due to a disruption in a neuromuscular pathway, possibly in the brain, the spinal cord, a nerve, or a muscle.
Environmental factors may play a role. Research has found a link between the incidence of clubfoot and maternal age, as well as whether the mother smokes cigarettes, and if she has diabetes.
In a small number of cases, clubfoot occurs as part of a more serious underlying condition affecting the baby's development, such as spina bifida.
