Glossary term
Ballerina foot
Persistent ankle plantarflexion causing a person to walk on their toes.
Updated 2026-02-242 aliases3 sourcesUsed across articles and safety pages
Definition
A condition in which the ankle is fixed in a persistent plantarflexed position, causing the person to walk on their toes, similar to a ballet dancer standing on the tip of the toes.
Aliases
equinus deformity, foot drop
Updated 2026-02-24
Sources
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