So what in the world are clubfeet anyway?

That's exactly what we wondered when we heard it! Clubfoot is a very common birth defect, affecting more boys than girls and can run in families. It affects the tendons, ligaments, bones, muscles, and nerves in the feet and legs. If the child has one clubfoot, that foot will usually be a little smaller than the other one. The muscle in the calf will also often be smaller.
In Ian's case, he has severe bilateral clubfeet. At least they will match! It's too early to tell what his calves will look like but since it is due to severity, he will probably have skinny calves. Not a big deal all things considering.
In less developed countries this is one of the most common crippling diseases there are aside from polio. If not treated, the child will walk on the outer edges/top side of the foot. Here is a picture of what untreated clubfoot looks like.