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There are several types of deformities that lead to aberrations of the normal foot. It is quite a common problem. A type of deformation is located clubfoot, medically called talipes. Occurring in one of 1,000 births, and affecting boys twice as often as girls, unknown cause of clubfoot.

Talipes causes includes in which a newborn's foot or feet appear to be rotated internally at the ankle. The foot points down and inwards, and the soles of the feet face each other. Such distortion must be treated immediately or it can lead to bigger problems as the child gets older and starts walking.

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A more serious but rare strain of the foot is cloven foot, or partial adactyly. In this rare hereditary deformity, a slot extends in the foot, causing a "split". Treatment involves surgical correction, which will improve the function and appearance of the foot. Another foot deformity is called Cavus foot. Length Cavus, the foot has an abnormally high arc, causing too much weight to be placed on the ball and heel of the foot while standing.

foot Cavus lead to other problems and defects, including, calluses and hammertoes ankle sprains. It can be caused by a variety of medical conditions, including cerebral palsy or stroke, or may be an inherited structural defect. Shortening of the metatarsal bones, or toes, is another common foot deformity that is found in many people. Usually, the shortest metatarsal found in such deformation will be on the fourth toe of both feet.

This shortening of the fourth toe can cause pain and friction shoes and also can be unpleasant to look at. The most common treatment for the shortening of the metatarsal bones is surgery to lengthen the bone.

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