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pes cavus; claw foot; talipes cavus
A disorder of the foot in which the longitudinal arch of the foot is accentuated.
Etiology:
- commonly associated with neurological disorder
Pathology:
- excessive pressure is usually placed on the metatarsal heads
- atrophy of the plantar fat pad & displacement of the metatarsal heads increases pressure on the metatarsal heads
Clinical manifestations:
- higher than normal arch of the foot
Complications:
- predisposition to foot pain & foot ulceration
Management:
- orthotics
- refer to podiatry or orthopedics for surgical options
Related
pes planus
General
foot deformity
sign/symptom
References
- Geriatric Review Syllabus, 7th edition
Parada JT et al (eds)
American Geriatrics Society, 2010
- Geriatric Review Syllabus, 8th edition (GRS8)
Durso SC and Sullivan GN (eds)
American Geriatrics Society, 2013
- Geriatrics at your Fingertips, 13th edition, 2011
Reuben DB et al (eds)
American Geriatric Society