Links to sites about clubfeet - and medical information people have written in to share about clubfeet. Also a link to an excellent bulletin board, ParentsPlace, which has a whole section on clubfeet. I work for Dr. Jacqueline Hecht, a geneticist at the University of Texas Houston Health Science Center. She is also on staff at the Houston Shriner's Hospital. She is conducting a genetic linkage study to try to find a gene or genes that can cause or help to cause idiopathic talipes euqinovarus.
Participation involves providing DNA samples, which can be done long distance.
Individuals with clubfoot and selected family members would be asked to provide either blood samples drawn from the arm, or fingerstick samples. Marjie Thanks to everyone who has contributed to this page. The feedback has been great. I really appreciate all who have shared what they are going through with their own special children. One thing I've noticed from the experiences I have received is that everyone's story is different - from the way the situation is being handled emotionally to the treatment.