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Pes CavusWhat is pes cavus? - correct answer ✔Fixed equinus deformity of the
forefoot in relation to the hindfoot --> Abnormal elevation of the medial
longitudinal arch --> Either a flexible or rigid varus hindfoot deformity
dorsiflexion of the rearfoot on the forefoot
What are the causes of pes cavus? - correct answer ✔neuromuscular
-muscle disease
-afflictions of the peripheral nerves
-anterior horn cell disease of the spinal cord
-long tract and central disease
congenital
traumatic
idiopathic
What are the considerations for pes cavus classification? - correct answer
✔Apex of deformity
Flexibility
Classification based on associated deformities
Classification based on cause
, What is charcot marie tooth? - correct answer ✔Most common inherited
neurological disorder
1:125,000 affected yearly
Defects in myelin sheath proteins of peripheral nerves
Slows sensory and motor nerve conduction velocities
Distal muscular atrophy of the upper and lower extremities
What happens if CMT causes the AT become weak? - correct answer
✔plantarflexion of the 1st ray, hallux claw toe, and equinus because of the
stronger EHL, PL, and achilles
What happens if CMT causes the PB to become weak? - correct answer
✔forefoot adduction and hindfoot varus due to stronger PT
What happens if CMT causes weak intrinsics? - correct answer ✔Stronger
EDL and FDL will lead to digital claw toes, depressed MT heads, and raised
arches
What are the symptoms associated with pes cavus foot type? - correct
answer ✔Arch elevation
Calluses
Metatarsalgia
Ankle instability
Unsteady gait
Foot drop
Hammertoes
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