Key result
Month of birth or conception showed no significant seasonal variation among 1,202 children with idiopathic talipes equinovarus, failing to support an in utero enterovirus etiology.
Population
1202 children with idiopathic talipes equinovarus born in the Northeastern United States, Midwestern United…
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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No seasonal variation challenges in utero enterovirus etiology for idiopathic talipes equinovarus; leaves open alternative causes for prospective study.
Observational (n=1,202)
Yes
The lack of seasonal variation in birth or conception month does not support an in utero enterovirus infection as an etiology for idiopathic talipes equinovarus.
Randall T. Loder (2006) conducted an observational in Idiopathic talipes equinovarus (n=1,202). Season of birth or conception was evaluated on Variation in month of birth or month of conception. Month of birth or conception showed no significant seasonal variation among 1,202 children with idiopathic talipes equinovarus, failing to support an in utero enterovirus etiology.
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