title: Clinical presentation of congenital convex pes valgus.
abstract: Congenital convex pes valgus, frequently termed vertical talus in past descriptions, is a malformed foot that requires early diagnosis and treatment. A brief review of clinical features and a case presentation are provided to enhance the understanding of this complex deformity. A successful treatment regimen for infants and children is described, involving manipulation and early surgical correction.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedics, Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, Hayward, California, USA.
authors.forename: D W
authors.initials: DW
authors.lastname: Griffin
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Daly
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Karlin
mesh_terms: D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D005528:Foot; D005532:Foot Deformities, Congenital / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D006215:Hallux Valgus / Q000151:congenital* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D011859:Radiography; D013709:Tendon Transfer; D013710:Tendons / Q000601:surgery; D014033:Toe Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery