Pes Cavus (Clawfoot) Flashcards by Tim Dola

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Refers to a foot with an abnormally high arch and a fixed equinus deformity of the forefoot

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Pes Cavus (Clawfoot)

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The shortening of the foot and increased pressure produce calluses on the metatarsal area and on the dorsum (bottom) of the foot

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Pes Cavus (Clawfoot)

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Pes Cavus (Clawfoot): Common causes

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Charcot-Marie-tooth disease
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Tertiary syphilis

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A peripheral neuromuscular disease associated with a familial degenerative disorder

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Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease

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