Why does this chronically painful condition with such a large prevalence remain somewhat of an unsolved mystery in terms of its etiology and development? Although medical knowledge regarding pes cavus exists, the research and treatment options, as well as any theory or hypothesis as to why humans develop this deformity, are quite limited. Traditionally, we have considered pes cavus a neuromuscu...

Observed gait abnormalities are often related to a variety of foot deformities such as the cavus foot, also known as pes cavus, cavovarus, uncompensated varus, and the high arched foot. When gait abnormalities related to cavus foot deformities produce symptoms or contribute to dysfunctional movement of the lower extremity, foot orthotics are commonly used to accommodate the deformity and optimi...

Background The correlation between idiopathic scoliosis and cavus foot has previously been reported, and has been ascribed to possible lesions related to muscular imbalance influenced by the central nervous system. This study assessed the rate of Pes cavus in scoliotic children. Two groups of patients were compared: those with idiopathic scoliosis and a control group without idiopathic scoliosis.

Orthotics are frequently prescribed for the conservative treatment of musculoskeletal disorders of the foot and ankle such as pes cavus or pes planus. Pes cavus is defined as having a high arch whereas pes planus is defined as having a low arch in the foot. The normal population is considered to have an arch in between pes cavus and pes planus. Orthotics are thought to alter the motion of the b...

Variations in foot posture are associated with the development of some lower limb injuries. However, the mechanisms underlying this relationship are unclear. The objective of this study was to compare foot kinematics between normal, pes cavus and pes planus foot posture groups using a multi-segment foot model. Ninety-seven healthy adults, aged 18-47 were classified as either normal (n=37), pes ...

Cavus foot ranges from flexible subtle to rigid severe deformities, and is related to many pathological conditions of the foot and ankle. Understanding the deformity and the deforming force is essential in treating the cavus foot as well as the associated comorbidities. Since every deformity is different, surgical plans should be customized to each patient.