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Pes Cavus: Causes, Symptoms, Daignosis, Prevention and Treatment

Pes Cavus is an abnormally high arched foot.<br>

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Pes Cavus: Causes, Symptoms, Daignosis, Prevention and Treatment

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  1. PesCavus

  2. PesCavus Pescavus is an abnormally high arched foot. People with this condition place too much weight and stress on the ball and heel of the foot at the time of standing or walking.

  3. Causes of PesCavus Pescavus can be caused by an underlying disease, injury, or an inherited foot problem. Causes of pescavus include: • Polio • Spinal cord tumor • Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease • Muscular dystrophy • Cerebral palsy • Friedreich ataxia • Clubfoot • Compartment syndrome • Crush injury • Structural abnormality • Inherited condition

  4. Risk Factors related with PesCavus Pescavus has a tendency to run in families. If you are having a family member who is living with very high arches, then you may be at increased risk for developing pescavus.

  5. Diagnosis of PesCavus The doctor will ask you about your symptoms and medical history. A physical exam will be done. You will also be asked about your family medical history. Your foot will be checked closely. Your doctor may move your foot around to assess range of motion.You can also be referred to a specialist. An orthopedist specializes in bones. Podiatrists specialize in feet. The condition can be caused by a nervous system condition. In this case your doctor may refer you to a neurologist.Images may need to be taken of your foot. This can be done with x-rays.

  6. Prevention There are no known guidelines to prevent pescavus from developing.

  7. Symptoms of PesCavus Symptoms associated with pescavus include: • Foot pain • Stiff joints • Pain when standing or walking • Hammertoes • Claw toes • Calluses • Foot drop—the foot does not flex up • Instability

  8. Treatment for PesCavus Talk with your doctor about the best plan for you. Options include the following:Supportive DevicesChanges may need to be made to provide foot support:  • Orthotic devices are custom-made inserts which are placed into shoes that provide support, stability, and cushioning. • Soft-soled shoes, wider shoes, and high-topped shoes can help in managing symptoms. • Braces may be recommended to position the foot or to treat foot drop, which can interfere with normal walking. • Pads may be recommended to cushion your feet to prevent corns and calluses from developing.

  9. Treatment for PesCavus Continue: SurgeryIn some of the instances, medical treatment is not effective, so surgery is considered. The type of surgery depends on what is causing the pescavus. One type of surgery, called an osteotomy extracts part of the bone to correct the problem.For some instances, medical treatment is not very effective, so surgery is considered. The type of surgery basically depends on what is causing the pescavus. One type of surgery, called an osteotomy removes part of the bone to correct the deformity.

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