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talipes valgus

talipes valgus

9.9
A foot turned outward so the sole faces away from the center of the body
  • noun
  • /ˈtælɪˌpiːz ˈvælɡəs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : talipes varo
  • The child was diagnosed with talipes valgus and referred to an orthopedic specialist.

Examples

  • Corrective footwear can help manage the symptoms of talipes valgus in young patients.

  • Radiographs confirmed the presence of talipes valgus affecting both feet.

  • The doctor diagnosed him with talipes valgus.

  • She was born with talipes valgus in both feet.

  • Corrective footwear can help manage the symptoms of talipes valgus in young patients.

  • Radiographs confirmed the presence of talipes valgus affecting both feet.

  • The child was diagnosed with talipes valgus and referred to an orthopedic specialist.

Synonyms

talipes
vstalipes valgus
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A foot that is twisted at birth and points down or inward

is specifically about outward sole rotation rather than any twisted position
talipes calcaneus
vstalipes valgus
  • Specialized
9.9

A foot condition where the toes point up and someone walks on the heel

is about outward sole rotation rather than upward toe posture
talipes equinus
vstalipes valgus
  • Specialized
9.9

A foot problem where the toes point down and the heel cannot touch the ground

is about outward sole rotation rather than downward toe pointing

Surface Forms

talipes valgus singular
talipes valgii plural

Morphology

talipes + valgus

This term is a compositional combination of two medical roots: 'talipes' (twisted foot) and 'valgus' (outward/lateral displacement). If a learner knows the constituent meanings, the overall sense (foot twisted outward so the sole faces away from the midline) is directly derivable, so it is transparent despite being technical Latin-derived vocabulary.

Etymology

The medical name talipes valgus comes from old Latin words that mean ankle and foot, plus a word meaning bent out. It gives a clear image: the foot turns outward so the sole faces away from the center of the body, which is why it means 'a foot turned outward'.