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Advancements in Pediatric Cavovarus Foot Therapy
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: Received: 24 March 2023 / Approved: 27 March 2023 / Online: 27 March 2023 (02:38:52 CEST)
How to cite: Arthur Vithran, D.T. Advancements in Pediatric Cavovarus Foot Therapy. Preprints 2023, 2023030433. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202303.0433.v1 Arthur Vithran, D.T. Advancements in Pediatric Cavovarus Foot Therapy. Preprints 2023, 2023030433. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202303.0433.v1
Abstract
The cavovarus deformity is characterized by a pathologic longitudinal arch elevation caused by a severe hindfoot varus and forefoot equinus deformity. This disorder includes multiple anomalies and therapies and affects 25% of the population. Cavus feet usually indicate neurologic illness, which affects sensory and motor nerves. Clinical and radiological evaluations are needed to establish each patient's optimum therapy. Failure to identify a neurologic illness may lead to inappropriate surgical treatment, recurrence, and reconstructive failure. In progressive anomalies, surgical procedures must be performed quickly in a phased protocol to prevent the malalignment from worsening. Soft tissue surgeries, osteotomies, and arthrodesis are surgical options for patients. To aid and lead practitioners in selecting the most appropriate therapy for their patients daily, we have included the most common therapeutic options currently available in this article.
Keywords
cavovarus foot; conservative treatment; V osteotomy; children
Subject
Medicine and Pharmacology, Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Copyright: This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
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