title: Congenital vertical talus.
abstract: The author provides a description of the deformity congenital vertical talus, including characteristics and contributing factors. Also outlined are the incidence, cause, and pathogenesis; radiographic features; anatomy; and treatment of the condition. The author includes results and discussion of surgical treatment.
authors.affiliation: Baja Project for Crippled Children, Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico.
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Benard
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005413:Flatfoot / Q000175:diagnosis; D005528:Foot / Q000601:surgery*; D005532:Foot Deformities, Congenital / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D013628:Talus / Q000002:abnormalities*