Pes Cavus Flashcards
1
Q
what is this
A
abnormally high arch of the foot
2
Q
what can cause this
A
idiopathic, related to neuromuscular conditions including hereditary sensory and motor neuropathy, cerebral palsy, polio (unilateral), spinal cord tethering from spina bifida
3
Q
what often accompanies pes cavus
A
claw toes
4
Q
how may pain be treated
A
soft tissue releases and tendon transfer (lateral transfer of tibialis anterior)
5
Q
what treatment may severe cases require
A
arthrodesis