Alternative Names
Metatarsus varus; Forefoot varus
Definition of Metatarsus adductus:
Metatarsus adductus is a foot deformity. The bones in the middle of the foot bend in toward the body.
Causes, incidence, and risk factors:
Metatarsus adductus is thought to occur as a result of the infant's position inside the uterus.
This is a relatively common disease affecting about one out of every 1,000 to 2,000 live births. Risk factors may include a condition called oligohydramnios in which the mother does not produce enough amniotic fluid in the uterus.
