Claw Foot
Overview
Causes
Pes cavus may be caused by another health problem, such as:
- Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease
- Cerebral palsy
- Friedreich ataxia
- Spinal cord tumor
- Clubfoot
- Compartment syndrome
- Crush injury
SymptomsandDiagnosis
Symptoms
Some people may not have symptoms. People who do may have:
- Pain in 1 or both feet
- Problems walking
- A history of ankle sprains
- Calluses
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Treatments
Treatment
Any health problems causing pes cavus will need to be treated. These methods may also be used:
- Physical therapy
- A change in shoes, shoe inserts, or a brace to manage symptoms
People who are not helped by these methods may need surgery. The type of surgery done depends on what is causing the pes cavus.
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