Cavus Foot: Deciding Between Osteotomy and Arthrodesis

Mark S Myerson; C Lucas Myerson

doi:10.1016/j.fcl.2019.02.007

Cavus Foot: Deciding Between Osteotomy and Arthrodesis

Foot Ankle Clin. 2019 Jun;24(2):347-360. doi: 10.1016/j.fcl.2019.02.007. Epub 2019 Apr 5.

Authors

Mark S Myerson¹, C Lucas Myerson²

Affiliations

¹ Steps2Walk, 1209 Harbor Island Walk, Baltimore, MD 21230, USA.
² Tulane University School of Medicine, 1430 Tulane Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA. Electronic address: [email protected].

PMID: 31036272
DOI: 10.1016/j.fcl.2019.02.007

Abstract

Mild to moderate cavus deformity creates a dilemma in terms of surgical decision-making. The decision to pursue osteotomy or arthrodesis is not always clear. This article provides a framework for guiding management of these deformities, followed by a detailed surgical approach to correcting moderate cavus deformities, which emphasizes the use of a midfoot osteotomy-arthrodesis.

Keywords: Cavus foot; Coleman block test; Midfoot osteotomy-arthrodesis; Moderate deformity; Soft tissue balancing.

Publication types

Comparative Study
Review

MeSH terms

Arthrodesis / methods*
Clinical Decision-Making
Humans
Osteotomy / methods*
Talipes Cavus / physiopathology
Talipes Cavus / surgery*