The Subtle Cavovarus Foot Deformity: The Nonneurologic Form of Cavus Foot Deformity

Harry John Visser; Hannan H Zahid; Jared J Visser; Brittany R Staples; Nicholas J Staub

doi:10.1016/j.cpm.2021.02.003

The Subtle Cavovarus Foot Deformity: The Nonneurologic Form of Cavus Foot Deformity

Clin Podiatr Med Surg. 2021 Jul;38(3):361-378. doi: 10.1016/j.cpm.2021.02.003.

Authors

Harry John Visser¹, Hannan H Zahid², Jared J Visser¹, Brittany R Staples¹, Nicholas J Staub¹

Affiliations

¹ Foot and Ankle Surgery Residency, SSM Health DePaul Hospital, 12303 DePaul Drive, Suite 701, St Louis, MO 63044, USA.
² Foot and Ankle Surgery Residency, SSM Health DePaul Hospital, 12303 DePaul Drive, Suite 701, St Louis, MO 63044, USA. Electronic address: [email protected].

PMID: 34053649
DOI: 10.1016/j.cpm.2021.02.003

Abstract

Conditions of ankle instability, peroneal tendon tears, and stress fractures of the lateral metatarsals are commonly encountered in a clinical foot and ankle practice. Evaluation of the supporting foot structure is critical to prevent failure of index procedures. The prominence of the subtle cavus foot is now a recognized entity and must be properly diagnosed and addressed surgically.

Keywords: Adjunctive operative reconstruction; Coleman block test; Nonneurologic cavus foot; Peek-a-boo heel sign; Peroneal overdrive.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Biomechanical Phenomena / physiology
Conservative Treatment
Foot / diagnostic imaging
Gait Analysis
Humans
Orthopedic Procedures
Physical Examination
Radiography
Talipes Cavus / diagnosis
Talipes Cavus / physiopathology*
Talipes Cavus / therapy
Tendons / physiopathology