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Talipes Cavus

MedGen UID:
21072
•Concept ID:
C0039273
•
Anatomical Abnormality
Synonyms: Cavovarus Foot Deformities; Cavovarus Foot Deformity; Cavus Deformities; Cavus Deformity; Cavus Foot; Foot Deformities, Cavovarus; Foot Deformity, Cavovarus; High Arched Foot; High-Arched Foot; Pes Cavus

Definition

A foot deformity in which the arch of the foot is high and often the heel adducted. [from MeSH]

Term Hierarchy

CClinical test,  RResearch test,  OOMIM,  GGeneReviews,  VClinVar  
  • CROGVTalipes Cavus

Professional guidelines

PubMed

Management of Midfoot Cavus.
Grady JF, Schumann J, Cormier C, LaViolette K, Chinn A
Clin Podiatr Med Surg 2021 Jul;38(3):391-410. doi: 10.1016/j.cpm.2021.02.004. PMID: 34053651
Assessment and Management of the Pediatric Cavovarus Foot.
Bouchard M
Instr Course Lect 2020;69:381-390. PMID: 32017740
Current conservative management and classification of club foot: A review.
Balasankar G, Luximon A, Al-Jumaily A
J Pediatr Rehabil Med 2016 Nov 30;9(4):257-264. doi: 10.3233/PRM-160394. PMID: 27935562

Recent clinical studies

Etiology

Cavus Foot in Soccer Players: Increased Prevalence in Experienced Players and Risk Factor for Injury.
Ménard AL, Begon M, Barrette J, Nault ML
J Am Podiatr Med Assoc 2023 Nov-Dec;113(6) doi: 10.7547/21-095. PMID: 38170614
Forefoot Adduction, Hindfoot Varus or Pes Cavus: Risk Factors for Fifth Metatarsal Fractures and Jones Fractures? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Riegger M, Müller J, Giampietro A, Saporito A, Filardo G, Treglia G, Guidi M, Candrian C
J Foot Ankle Surg 2022 May-Jun;61(3):641-647. Epub 2021 Nov 16 doi: 10.1053/j.jfas.2021.11.002. PMID: 35039196
Foot Posture and Plantar Loading With Ankle Bracing.
Dickerson LC, Queen RM
J Athl Train 2021 May 1;56(5):461-472. doi: 10.4085/1062-6050-164-20. PMID: 34000019Free PMC Article
Segmental foot and ankle kinematic differences between rectus, planus, and cavus foot types.
Kruger KM, Graf A, Flanagan A, McHenry BD, Altiok H, Smith PA, Harris GF, Krzak JJ
J Biomech 2019 Sep 20;94:180-186. Epub 2019 Aug 6 doi: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2019.07.032. PMID: 31420153
Foot posture is associated with plantar pressure during gait: A comparison of normal, planus and cavus feet.
Buldt AK, Forghany S, Landorf KB, Levinger P, Murley GS, Menz HB
Gait Posture 2018 May;62:235-240. Epub 2018 Mar 5 doi: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2018.03.005. PMID: 29573666

Diagnosis

Management of Midfoot Cavus.
Grady JF, Schumann J, Cormier C, LaViolette K, Chinn A
Clin Podiatr Med Surg 2021 Jul;38(3):391-410. doi: 10.1016/j.cpm.2021.02.004. PMID: 34053651
Managing the Complex Cavus Foot Deformity.
Myerson MS, Myerson CL
Foot Ankle Clin 2020 Jun;25(2):305-317. Epub 2020 Apr 8 doi: 10.1016/j.fcl.2020.02.006. PMID: 32381317
Neurologic Disorders and Cavovarus Deformity.
Neumann JA, Nickisch F
Foot Ankle Clin 2019 Jun;24(2):195-203. Epub 2019 Apr 3 doi: 10.1016/j.fcl.2019.02.003. PMID: 31036264
Clinical Examination and Radiographic Assessment of the Cavus Foot.
Akoh CC, Phisitkul P
Foot Ankle Clin 2019 Jun;24(2):183-193. Epub 2019 Apr 2 doi: 10.1016/j.fcl.2019.02.002. PMID: 31036263
Evaluating the Cavus Foot.
Eleswarapu AS, Yamini B, Bielski RJ
Pediatr Ann 2016 Jun 1;45(6):e218-22. doi: 10.3928/00904481-20160426-01. PMID: 27294497

Therapy

Influence of the medial longitudinal arch of the foot in adult women in ankle isokinetic performance: a cross-sectional study.
Guenka LC, Carrasco AC, Pelegrinelli ARM, Silva MF, Dela Bela LF, Moura FA, Cardoso JR
J Foot Ankle Res 2021 Jun 12;14(1):43. doi: 10.1186/s13047-021-00479-3. PMID: 34118961Free PMC Article
Diagnosis and Operation Results for Chronic Lateral Ankle Instability with Subtle Cavovarus Deformity and a Peek-A-Boo Heel Sign.
Shim DW, Suh JW, Park KH, Lee JW, Byun J, Han SH
Yonsei Med J 2020 Jul;61(7):635-639. doi: 10.3349/ymj.2020.61.7.635. PMID: 32608208Free PMC Article
Failure of Surgical Treatment in Patients with Cavovarus Deformity: Why Does This Happen and How Do We Approach Treatment?
Li S, Myerson MS
Foot Ankle Clin 2019 Jun;24(2):361-370. Epub 2019 Apr 6 doi: 10.1016/j.fcl.2019.02.008. PMID: 31036273
Two-Stage Varus Correction.
Steginsky B, Haddad SL
Foot Ankle Clin 2019 Jun;24(2):281-304. Epub 2019 Apr 6 doi: 10.1016/j.fcl.2019.02.012. PMID: 31036269
Comparison of Arthrodesis and Non-fusion to Treat Lisfranc Injuries.
Qiao YS, Li JK, Shen H, Bao HY, Jiang M, Liu Y, Kapadia W, Zhang HT, Yang HL
Orthop Surg 2017 Feb;9(1):62-68. Epub 2017 Mar 9 doi: 10.1111/os.12316. PMID: 28276650Free PMC Article

Prognosis

Use of Calcaneal Osteotomies in the Correction of Inframalleolar Cavovarus Deformity.
Wolfe JR, McKee TD, Nicholes M
Clin Podiatr Med Surg 2021 Jul;38(3):379-389. doi: 10.1016/j.cpm.2021.03.002. PMID: 34053650
Pes Cavus Deformity: Anatomic, Functional Considerations, and Surgical Implications.
Jacobs AM
Clin Podiatr Med Surg 2021 Jul;38(3):291-302. Epub 2021 May 15 doi: 10.1016/j.cpm.2020.12.012. PMID: 34053645
Distance mapping of the foot and ankle joints using weightbearing CT: The cavovarus configuration.
Lintz F, Jepsen M, De Cesar Netto C, Bernasconi A, Ruiz M, Siegler S; International Weight-Bearing CT Society
Foot Ankle Surg 2021 Jun;27(4):412-420. Epub 2020 May 26 doi: 10.1016/j.fas.2020.05.007. PMID: 32505510
Stiffness of the human foot and evolution of the transverse arch.
Venkadesan M, Yawar A, Eng CM, Dias MA, Singh DK, Tommasini SM, Haims AH, Bandi MM, Mandre S
Nature 2020 Mar;579(7797):97-100. Epub 2020 Feb 26 doi: 10.1038/s41586-020-2053-y. PMID: 32103182
Is non-operative management of childhood neurologic cavovarus foot effective?
d'Astorg H, Rampal V, Seringe R, Glorion C, Wicart P
Orthop Traumatol Surg Res 2016 Dec;102(8):1087-1091. Epub 2016 Nov 4 doi: 10.1016/j.otsr.2016.09.006. PMID: 27825708

Clinical prediction guides

Joint preserving procedures for painful plantar callosities in patients with flexible cavovarus foot.
Togei K, Shima H, Tsujinaka S, Hirai Y, Yasuda T, Neo M
Foot Ankle Surg 2022 Oct;28(7):1094-1099. Epub 2022 Mar 19 doi: 10.1016/j.fas.2022.03.010. PMID: 35365419
Management of Midfoot Cavus.
Grady JF, Schumann J, Cormier C, LaViolette K, Chinn A
Clin Podiatr Med Surg 2021 Jul;38(3):391-410. doi: 10.1016/j.cpm.2021.02.004. PMID: 34053651
Pes Cavus Deformity: Anatomic, Functional Considerations, and Surgical Implications.
Jacobs AM
Clin Podiatr Med Surg 2021 Jul;38(3):291-302. Epub 2021 May 15 doi: 10.1016/j.cpm.2020.12.012. PMID: 34053645
Diagnosis and Operation Results for Chronic Lateral Ankle Instability with Subtle Cavovarus Deformity and a Peek-A-Boo Heel Sign.
Shim DW, Suh JW, Park KH, Lee JW, Byun J, Han SH
Yonsei Med J 2020 Jul;61(7):635-639. doi: 10.3349/ymj.2020.61.7.635. PMID: 32608208Free PMC Article
Segmental foot and ankle kinematic differences between rectus, planus, and cavus foot types.
Kruger KM, Graf A, Flanagan A, McHenry BD, Altiok H, Smith PA, Harris GF, Krzak JJ
J Biomech 2019 Sep 20;94:180-186. Epub 2019 Aug 6 doi: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2019.07.032. PMID: 31420153

Recent systematic reviews

Forefoot Adduction, Hindfoot Varus or Pes Cavus: Risk Factors for Fifth Metatarsal Fractures and Jones Fractures? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Riegger M, Müller J, Giampietro A, Saporito A, Filardo G, Treglia G, Guidi M, Candrian C
J Foot Ankle Surg 2022 May-Jun;61(3):641-647. Epub 2021 Nov 16 doi: 10.1053/j.jfas.2021.11.002. PMID: 35039196

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