Is clubfoot a genetic disorder?

I have a project due in biology, but it had to be over a genetic disorder. I was doing fragile x syndrome, but I was intrested in clubfoot. I cannot find it on the internet if it is a genetic disorder or what. Does anyone know? No fake answers. I will choose a best answer that sounds real and that will help me get a good grade! thanks!

It is not yet known exactly what causes clubfoot but it is probably a combination of genetic and other reasons. It can't be totally genetic because in 2/3 of cases in identical twins only one twin is affected (identical twins have the same genes so if it was just genetic then both twins would always be affected). It seems to be at least partially genetic though since the chance of having clubfoot goes up about five times if one of the parents has it.

i think it is but not really sure

I would be inclined to say yes it is genetic, but I am not 100% sure. Good Luck.

Danielle,
Talipes is a congenital deformity that develops in the womb during the first trimester (between 8 to 12 weeks) and causes an abnormal twisting of the ankles, heels, toes and feet. Known as Congenital Talipes Equinovarus , there are four types of talipes which are - Talipes equinovarus, the most common form Talipes equinovalgus - where the foot points outwards and down. Talipes calcaneovarus, where the foot points inwards and up and Talipes calcaneovalgus - where the foot points inwards and down. Talipes is the word which encompasses all the different types of deformity but clubfoot refers only to talipes equinovarus, the most common form of the condition. For more information for your project I would suggest you look at the following link.

http://www.latrobe.edu.au/
podiatry/pod32psp/paediatrics
_lecture_five.htm

Hope this helps
Matador 89

The cause is not known, but the condition may be inherited in some cases. Risk factors include a family history of the disorder and being male. It occurs in about 1 per 1,000 live births.
Please see the web pages for more details on Club foot.

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