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Study of the relationship between foot type and biomechanical factors likely to influence the development of ulcers in diabetic feet.

Deformity characterised by
1 DF of Calcaneus
2 PF of Forefoot / plantaris / forefoot equinus
Note both sides of foot have elevated arch

Objectives
1. Define cavus foot
2. Describe the mechanism( s) responsible for the development of cavus foot
3. Describe underlying conditions which can be heralded by a cavus foot deformity
4. Discuss treatment approaches to the cavus foot
Discussion point
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Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) is the most common inherited neurologic disorder. CMT is characterized by inherited neuropathies without known metabolic derangements.
Synonyms and related keywords: CMT, CMT 1, CMT 2, hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy, HMSN, peroneal muscular atrophy, PMA, peroneal progressive muscular atrophy, peroneal muscular atrophy with thickened nerves, Hoffman disease,...

Proc R Soc Med. 1969 March; 62(3): 270–271. Article by J. R. Heron (full text)

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

An unusual familial syndrome. JBJS B VOL. 52 B, NO. 3, AUGUST 1970 (full text)

muscle weakness primarily affects peroneus brevis muscle and the tibialis anterior, w/ relative sparing of the peroneus longus;
- results in planatar flexion of first ray, resulting in hindfoot varus ...

East Lancashire Foot and Ankle Hyperbook account of Pes Cavus

Author: Norman S Turner, MD, Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic School of Medicine
Pes cavus is a high arch that does not flatten with weightbearing. No specific radiographic definition of cavus foot exists. The deformity can be located in the forefoot, midfoot, or hindfoot or in a combination...

Triple arthrodesis is considered as a late salvage-stabilising procedure that relieves pain but sacrifices joint motion. If the subtalar or midtarsal joints are arthritic and painful, a triple arthrodesis will allow correction and pain control. The trend for triple fusion in the younger HMSN has fallen out of favour of late.

DEFINITION
High arched feet, Due to forefoot plantar flexion (plantaris), hindfoot dorsi-flexion or both
CAUSES
Muscular imbalance, variable in each case
Neuromuscular until proven otherwise, as up to 60% found to be neurological

• Congenital
  • Idiopathic
  • Arthrogryposis
  • Residual CTEV
• Acquired
  • Neuromuscular
  • Muscular disease eg. Muscular dystrophies
  • Peripheral nerve disease- HSMN
  • Spinal cord problems-Polio, diastematomyelia, tethered cord, syringomyelia, spina bifida
  • Long tract and central...
    [Categories]
    - OCOSH Classification: Foot Deformities: Pes Cavus 
    

AUTHOR: Paul Griffin
This project was written as part of the undergraduate Podiatry course at Curtin University of Western Australia. The project adresses the surgical procedures involved in pes cavus deformity.
Introduction
Aetiology
Classification
Surgical Procedures for Pes Cavus
Conclusion
References
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Notes on Calcaneo Cavus & Cavo Varus

Definition
A fixed equinus deformity of the forefoot in relation to the hindfoot resulting in an abnormally high arch
A foot with a high arch that fails to flatten with weight bearing
Deformity may be forefoot, hindfoot or combination
Aetiology
2/3 have neurological disorder
1/3 have CMT
- muscle imbalance of intrinsics and extrinsics
- look at the hands