Pes Cavus

Question 1

What is pes cavus?

Answer 1

Abnormally high arch of foot

Claw toes often accompany

Question 2

Aetiology of pes cavus?

Answer 2

• Idiopathic

- Neuromuscular conditions often associated

Question 3

What neuromuscular conditions are associated with pes cavus?

Answer 3

Hereditary sensory and motor neuropathy

Cerebral palsy

Polio

Spinal cord tethering from spina bifida occulta

Question 4

Treating pain of supple pes cavus?

Answer 4

If supple: soft tissue & tendon transfer

lateral transfer of tibilias anterior

Question 5

Treating pain of rigid pes cavus?

Answer 5

Calcanael osteotomy

Question 6

Sever cases of pes cavus require what treatment?

Answer 6

May require arthrodesis