<prompt> Which of the following is NOT true about Talipes equinovarus?Common in boysEverted footAdducted forefootPlantar flexed ankle  <response>: Ans. b Everted foot Ref. BDC vol. 2. 4th162Congenital Talipes Equinus Varus club footIncidence: 1-2 cases per 1000 babies.Etiology: Idiopathic The risk of club foot is increased 20-fold if a first-degree relative has the condition, and there are examples of racial prevalence, for example among Polynesians. More common in males 2:1 Bilateral in 50 of cases.Clinical features Hindfoot and forefoot are in equinus and varus. Adducted forefoot Plantar flexed ankle .Treatment:Most babies with significant congenital talipes equinus varus CTEV undergo stretching and strapping, usually supervised by a physiotherapist. Alternative methods include serial casts or splints Dennis Brown splint.Summary Rx of CTEV:1 BirthCorrective manipulation2 3 years ageSoft tissue release3 4-8 yearsEvans operation between 3-6 yrs Lichtblaus operation4 8-11 yearsWedge tarsectomy5 12 yearsTriple arthrodesis - Dayers osteotomy. 