Pes cavus

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Pes cavus is a medical term for a cavus unusuality of the foot due to a fixed plantar flexion of the foot. There is a highly arched foot - it is the opposite of flat feet.

It is somewhat less common than flat feet and the cause may be neurological, orthopedic or neuromuscular.

Unlike most cases of flat feet, pes cavus may be painful because of metatarsal compression although higher than usual arches (in particular those that are flexible or properly cared) may be without symptoms and oftentimes beneficial to the humans' foot.

People with pes cavus may sometimes-though not always-have trouble finding shoes that fit and may require support in their shoes. Special insoles are designed for children who have difficulty in walking due to this problem. These insoles are available in various sizes and can also be made to order.

High arches are beneficial if properly treated and cared for and can function as good as medium foot arches.

Pes Cavus is oftentimes-but not always-connected through Hereditary Motor and Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease) and Friedreich's Ataxia; some cases of pes cavus may be natural.

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Surgical treatment is only indicated if there is severe pain as the operations available may be difficult.

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