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Pes
Cavus
(high
arched foot)
INTRODUCTION
Most people have a gap between in the inner side of
the foot and the ground when they are standing. This
is referred to as an "arch". Small children
do not have an arch, the arch begins to form between
the ages of 3 and 10. Feet that have a high arch are
sometimes referred to as cavus type feet.
APPEARANCE
- On standing the person will have a high arch.
- The heel may be drawn towards the inner side and
the toes may be drawn inwards.
- Some people with pes cavus have clawed
toes.
- The front of the foot may
appeared to be dropped or drawn downwards. The results
in the 1st Ray (1st toe Joint) and the 5th Ray (5th
toe joint) to be dropped.
SYMPTOMS
- The symptoms vary depending on the severity of the
condition.
- The patient may experience
corns
or hard
skin under the sole of the foot,
especially under the 1st and 5th toes.
- Shoes may wear out quickly.
- Pain or tenderness along the arch.
- Shoes may be very difficult to fit, especially around
the ankle.
- Stiffness of the feet.
- With severe pes cavus, problems such as calf pain,
knee pain and hip pain may be present.
- Some patients may suffer from
ankle
sprains very easily.
CAUSE
- It may be hereditary, i.e runs in the family.
- In most cases the exact cause can not be discovered
- Cerebral palsy, spins bifida and muscular dystrophy
can also lead to a flat foot condition.
TREATMENT
- Insoles and orthotics can provide relief to sore
arches.
- Silicone pads can creams can help to reduce the
pain that arises from corns.
- Wear wide fitting shoes.
- Do
not try to treat the secondary lesion (i.e Corns)
yourself.
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