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Congenital Vertical Talus eMedicine Orthopedics

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Description: Congenital vertical talus (CVT) is an uncommon disorder of the foot, manifested as a rigid rocker-bottom flatfoot. Its characteristic radiographic feature is a dorsal dislocation of the navicular on the talus. If left untreated, CVT results in a painful and rigid flatfoot with weak push-off power. CVT has been referred to in the literature by several synonyms, including congenital convex pes valgus.
Synonyms and related keywords: CVT, congenital convex pes valgus, congenital rigid rocker-bottom foot, flatfoot, Persian slipper, dislocated navicular, oblique talus
Author: Jeffrey D Thomson, MD

Type: Reference Material
Author/Contact: Jeffrey D Thomson, MD
Institution: eMedicine
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Language: English

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Added: Mon Apr 07 2008