PES CAVUS Flashcards
1
Q
most common etiology for pes cavus?
A
idiopathic
2
Q
neurologic cavus foot d/t?
A
spinocerebral degeneration
cerebral palsy
3
Q
what is iatrogenic etiology for pes cavus d/t?
A
surgical, peroneal nerve injury, weak anterior muscle groups, PTT overpowering
4
Q
what are the diagnostic studies for pes cavus?
A
CBC/diff, smear
serum enzymes (CPK)
motor NVCs, EMG muscle/nerve biopsy
genetic studies
5
Q
presentation of Charcot Marie tooth?
A
stork legs monkey fist steppage gait decreased DTR decreased epicritic sensations decreased NCV
6
Q
which muscle undergoes most weakness in CMT?
A
peroneus tertius
EHL
EDL
7
Q
what are the cavus classifications?
A
anterior cavus posterior cavus combined cavoadductus foot hindfoot varus posterior equines
