Pes Cavus (Clawfoot): Management

Question 1

Pes Cavus (Clawfoot): Management

Answer 1

1. Exercises are prescribed to manipulate the forefoot into dorsiflexion and relax the toes
2. Bracing to protect the foot
3. In severe cases, Arthrodesis (fusion) is performed to reshape and stabilize the foot

Surgical management
1. Arthrodesis (Fusion)

Question 2

Pes Cavus (Clawfoot): Surgical Management

The surgical flexion of a joint by a procedure designed to accomplish fusion of the joint surfaces by promoting the proliferation of bone cells

Answer 2

Arthrodesis (Fusion)