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Evaluating the Function of the Foot Core System in the Elderly
Published on: March 11, 2022
Cavus Foot
Monica Paschoal Nogueira1, Fernando Farcetta2, Alexandre Zuccon2
1Pediatric Orthopaedics, Department of Orthopaedic, HSPE State Public Hospital, 1755 Borges Lagoa St., Vila Clementino, São Paulo 04038-034, Brazil.
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.
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