Talipes cavus foot deformity

Talipes cavus foot deformity is a deformity characterised by abnormally high arch and fore foot eqines(long toes) resulting in tightness or lack of flexibility of foot. It is also known as claw foot

Causes of talipes cavus foot deformity can be genetic, nerve disorder or muscle disorder.

Treatment of talipes cavus foot deformity is surgery followed by right observation and use of orthosis. As the degree of flexibility is different for different patients treatment varies. In acute cases surgery is done. For children affected with talipes cavus foot deformity soft tissue procedures are done. In case of adults osteotomy(Bone is but to shorten or change alignment) is performed. If it is a rigid or arthritic talipes cavus foot deformity triple arthrodesis(surgical bone fusion) is advised.