CAVUS CLASSIFICATIONS Flashcards
1
Q
primary sagittal plane deformity
-excessive plantarflexion of forefoot on rearfoot
forefoot, lesser tarsal, metatarsal, combined cavus
compensation
- contracted digits
- reverse buckling at MPJ and ankle
- tarsal sagittal plane flexibilitu
A
anterior cavus (anterior equines)
2
Q
primarily an STJ deformity
increased calcaneal inclination
A
posterior cavus
3
Q
transverse plane deformity at the MTJ or Lisfranc joint
A
cavoadductus foot
4
Q
right rearfoot varus vs functional forefoot deformity (flexible PF 1st met)
A
hindfoot varus
5
Q
seen in pseudo equines, gastrosoleus equines, osseous ankle equines, lack of dorsiflexion at ankle joint observed
clinical evaluation
- mental status
- muscle strength testing (place muscle (Tibialis anterior) in contracted position and then apply resistance)
- complete history
- thorough physical exam
- deformity, weakness, incoordination
- plantar keratitis lesions
- ankle instability
- stress fx
- abnormal shoe wear
- digital contractures
- muscle weakness
A
posterior equines
6
Q
gait evaluation for posterior equines?
A
wide base, short and high steps, foot slap, not a narrow gait
propulsiveness
antalgic
extensor substitution
heel varus
ataxia
ankle instability
