title: Cavus Foot.
abstract: Cavus foot is usually related to neurologic abnormalities and then requires complete clinical and imaging evaluation. It is important to identify whether the deformity is flexible or rigid, and combine different soft tissue and bony techniques to accomplish the best lasting results. On rigid feet, it is crucial to determine the apex of the deformity to guide the bony procedures indicated for each specific case. Tarsectomies are preferred to arthrodesis in these rigid feet with the aim of achieve a plantigrade foot.
authors.affiliation: Pediatric Orthopaedics, Department of Orthopaedic, HSPE State Public Hospital, 1755 Borges Lagoa St., Vila Clementino, São Paulo 04038-034, Brazil. Electronic address: monipn@uol.com.br.
authors.forename: Monica Paschoal
authors.initials: MP
authors.lastname: Nogueira
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic, AACD - Association for Care of Disabled Child, 724 Professor Ascendino Reis Avenue, Ibirapuera, São Paulo 04027-000, Brazil.
authors.forename: Fernando
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Farcetta
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic, AACD - Association for Care of Disabled Child, 724 Professor Ascendino Reis Avenue, Ibirapuera, São Paulo 04027-000, Brazil.
authors.forename: Alexandre
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Zuccon
mesh_terms: D005530:Foot Deformities / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans
keywords: Cavus foot; Charcot–Marie–Tooth; Foot deformities; Foot osteotomies