Pes Cavus
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| Name: Pes Cavus |
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| Increased height of foot arch causing shortening of the foot. |
Causes of Pes Cavus
May be a developmental abnormality, due to injury, or secondary to muscle spasm diseases such as cerebral palsy and polio. |
Symptoms of Pes Cavus
The foot is painful, abnormally shaped and the toes are often clawed. |
Tests for Pes Cavus
X-rays show bone deformity. |
Treatment for Pes Cavus
Depends on severity and varies from supportive arches in shoes to strengthening exercises under the supervision of a physiotherapist and surgery to reduce the height of the arch.
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Complications of Pes Cavus of its treatment
Premature osteoarthritis in the foot and a limp. |
Likely Outcome of Pes Cavus
Good results from treatment. |
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