Pes Cavus Flashcards
1
Q
What is Pes Cavus?
A
A high arch of the foot
2
Q
What is the most common type of pes cavus and when is it seen?
A
Pes cavovarus
Seen primarily in neuromuscular disorders such as Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease
3
Q
What is the predominant cause of pes cavus?
A
Unbalanced muscular forces
Weak intrinsic foot muscles are overcome by the extrinsic muscles
4
Q
What to look out for in clinical presentation ?
A
Ankle varus (heel turns in) Lateral weight bearing on foot High arch Ulceration Heel pain
5
Q
Why are these people more prone to ankle injuries?
A
Hindfoot varus increases the risk of ankle inversion injuries as there is increased moment on the ankle
6
Q
What could be consequences of lateral overload?
A
Fractures of the fifth metatarsal
