Pes Cavus Flashcards

1
Q

what is this

A

abnormally high arch of the foot

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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

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3
Q

what often accompanies pes cavus

A

claw toes

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4
Q

how may pain be treated

A

soft tissue releases and tendon transfer (lateral transfer of tibialis anterior)

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5
Q

what treatment may severe cases require

A

arthrodesis

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