The etiology of idiopathic congenital talipes equinovarus: a systematic review

Abstract Background Also known as clubfoot, idiopathic congenital talipes equinovarus (ICTEV) is the most common pediatric deformity and occurs in 1 in every 1000 live births. Even though it has been widely researched, the etiology of ICTEV remains poorly understood and is often described as being b...

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Main Authors: Vito Pavone, Emanuele Chisari, Andrea Vescio, Ludovico Lucenti, Giuseppe Sessa, Gianluca Testa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-08-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13018-018-0913-z