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CTEV
Pronunciation: SEE-tev
Also written as: CTEV — congenital talipes equinovarus
Congenital talipes equinovarus, the medical term for club foot deformity.
Full Definition
An abbreviation for congenital talipes equinovarus, which is the formal medical terminology for club foot. This acronym is commonly used in orthopedic documentation to describe the complex foot deformity that includes cavus, adductus, varus, and equinus components. The term emphasizes both the congenital nature of the condition and its specific anatomical characteristics involving the talus bone and foot positioning.
Usage
Usage note: Spell out as 'congenital talipes equinovarus (CTEV)' on first use in documents.
In Context
- "The patient was diagnosed with bilateral CTEV and enrolled in the Ponseti protocol." — Orthopedic consultation note
- "Ultrasound screening detected unilateral CTEV at 20 weeks' gestation." — Prenatal diagnosis report
Also known as
congenital talipes equinovarus
club foot
Don't confuse with
CVT
CTE