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1. P R E S E N T A T I O N O U T L I N E
D E F I N I T I O N
C A U S E S
S I G N S A N D S Y M P T O M S
D I A G N O S I S
T R E A T M E N T
P R E V E N T I O N
PES CAVUS
2. DEFINITION
Pes Cavus is a foot with an abnormally high
longitudinal arch.
People who have this condition will place too
much weight and stress on the ball and heel of
the foot while standing or walking.
The spectrum of associated deformities
observed
3. CONT.
with pes cavus includes clawing of the toes,
posterior hind foot deformity which is described
as an increase calcaneal angle,contracture
of the plantar fascia and cock-up deformity of
the great toe.This can increase weight bearing
for the metatarsal heads and associated
metatarsalgia and calluses.
7. SYMPTOMS
There may be corns and calluses under the bases of
first and fifth toes
Shoe may not fit very well because of the high arch
and the clawed toes
Some pains may be present in the arch area
because of the pressure that is under
The feet will feel stiffer and less mobile than a foot
that does not have a high arch
An ankle sprain are more common in those with a
high arched foot
9. TREATMENT
The use of foot orthosis or insoles to support and
protect the foot and relieve pressure areas
Different types of pads made from silicon can be
used to get the pressure off the painful areas
If cons and callus are present, they can be treated
by a podiatrist
Proper fitting of foot wear is important
Surgical treatment can be initiated if the pains are
severe