Seasonal distribution of idiopathic congenital talipes equinovarus in Scotland.
Idiopathic congenital talipes equinovarus has a reported prevalence of between 0.64 and 2.5 per thousand live births in the Scottish population. A retrospective study of neonates (n=162), who presented with idiopathic congenital talipes equinovarus in Scotland over a 3 year period (1994-1996) revealed a seasonal increased incidence of the condition in neonates born in March and April. The probable aetiological factors for congenital talipes equinovarus are discussed.
Barker
Simon L
SL
Academic Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Aberdeen Medical School, Aberdeen, UK.
Macnicol
Malcolm F
MF
D003025:Clubfoot / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D011336:Probability; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012307:Risk Factors; D012606:Scotland / Q000453:epidemiology; D012621:Seasons; D017678:Sex Distribution