Club foot - Causes 

Causes of club foot 

The cause of club foot is mostly unknown.

Occasionally, club foot is inherited (i.e. it runs in the family). If one parent has club foot, there is a 3%-4% chance that their child will also have the condition. If both parents have the condition, there is a 30% chance that their child will also be affected.

Last reviewed: 23/06/2011

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