Congenital Vertical Talus (Subscribe)  

Matthew B Dobbs, MD, Perry L Schoenecker, MD, and J Eric Gordon, MD Iowa Orthop J. 2002; 22: 25–27.
Congenital vertical talus (CVT), or "rocker-bottom" foot, describes the most severe form of congenital flatfoot. It is characterized by a rigid dislocation of the talonavicular joint, in which the navicular articulates...

Congenital Vertical Talus. Account of the condition, its investigation and management.

Chapter 30 by Silvani & Dobrowolski in McGlamry's Comprehensive Textbook of Foot and Ankle Surgery

Page 1289 in Lovell and Winter's pediatric orthopaedics. Some pages not available.

In Pediatric Orthopedics for primary care physicians By Dennis S. Weiner, Kerwyn Jones

Illustrated case in Musculoskeletal Imaging: a teaching file
Felix S. Chew, Catherine C. Roberts, Anand P. Lalaji

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...

#192950 VERTICAL TALUS, CONGENITAL; CVT Alternative titles; ROCKER-BOTTOM FOOT PES VALGUS, CONGENITAL CONVEX
Congenital vertical talus (CVT), also known as 'rocker-bottom foot' deformity, is a dislocation of the talonavicular joint characterized by vertical orientation of the talus with a rigid dorsal dislocation of the navicular, equinus deformity of the calcaneus, abduction deformity of the...

Core Curriculum
Objectives
1. Describe the pathology of congenital vertical talus
2. Describe a rational approach to treatment based on the pathology
3. List conditions described as being associated with congenital vertical talus
4. Describe the assessment of the newborn with congenital vertical...

Definition
1 Rockerbottom Foot
2 Cong Rigid Flatfoot
3 Cong Convex Pes Valgus
4 Persian Slipper Foot

irreducible dorsal dislocation of the navicular on the talus w/ fixed talo-navicular complex;
- CVT is a common cause of rigid flat foot, which can be isolated, or can occur with chromosomal abnormalities, myeloarthropathies (myelomeningocele), & neurologic disorders;

Notes on aetiology, pathology, clinical features, investigation, treatment

This lecture covers:
* Talipes deformities (clubfoot)
* Pes planus (flat feet)
* Congenital vertical talus
* Pes cavus
* Tarsal coalitions

In Fundamentals of pediatric orthopedics By Lynn T. Staheli

In Practice of Pediatric Orthopedics by Lynn Staheli