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Rockerbottom Foot

Definition	Bony abnormality giving curved (convex) foot appearance
Incidence	1:10000
Diagnosis	Ultrasound
Gestation at diagnosis	16 weeks onwards
Known chromosomal or genetic association	Yes, 10% have Trisomy 18. Also associated with arthrogryposis, NTD and Myotonic Dystrophy.
Further investigations	Karyotype
Differential Diaganosis	Talipes Ectrodactyly Amniotic Bands
Prognosis	If isolated (rare) require surgery, but good prognosis
Recurrance risk	Dependent on cause
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