Pes Planus and Pes Cavus Flashcards
1
Q
define pes planus
A
flat feet
2
Q
cause of pes planus
A
medial arch does not develop
3
Q
risk factors for pes planus
A
genetics
ligament laxity
4
Q
what is there a higher risk of in pes planus
A
tendonitis in tibialis posterior tendon
RA
diabetes with Charcot foot
5
Q
diagnosis of pes planus
A
flexible flat feet form arch when patient is on tiptoes
6
Q
define pes cavus
A
this is an abnormally high arch of the foot
7
Q
causes of pes cavus
A
idiopathc
neuromuscular conditions e.g. MS, cerebral palsy, spina bifida and polio
8
Q
what can accompany pes cavus
A
claw toes
9
Q
presentation of pes cavus
A
pain
10
Q
management of pes cavus
A
soft tissue release
tendon transfer (lateral transfer of tibialis anterior)
calcaneal osteotomy if more rigid
arthrodesis
