Claw Foot
Overview
SymptomsandDiagnosis
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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a (Cavus Foot; High Arched Foot; Claw Foot)
RESOURCES
American Podiatric Medical Association http://www.apma.org
Foot Health Facts—American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons http://www.foothealthfacts.org
CANADIAN RESOURCES
Canadian Federation of Podiatric Medicine http://www.podiatryinfocanada.ca
Canadian Podiatric Medical Association http://www.podiatrycanada.org
References
Cavus foot (high-arched foot). American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons website. Available at: https://www.foothealthfacts.org/conditions/cavus-foot-(high-arched-foot). Accessed July 30, 2020.
Eleswarapu AS, Yamini B, et al. Evaluating the Cavus Foot. Pediatr Ann. 2016 Jun 1;45(6):e218-222.
Pes cavus. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at: http://www.dynamed.com/topics/dmp~AN~T114709/Pes-cavus . Updated September 26, 2017. Accessed July 30, 2020.