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High Arch (Cavus) Foot – Charcot Marie Tooth

High Arch (Cavus) Foot – Charcot Marie Tooth

The space among the heel and the ball of the foot is called an arch. In some cases the arches are located higher than usual. This condition is called high arch (Cavus) foot.

causes of high arch (cavus) foot are:

  • Genetics
  • Having leaves between Spines points
  • Muscular degeneration
  • Polio
  • Having tumors in spinal
  • Spinal tissue wounds
  • Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT)

Symptoms and sign of cavus foot

  • Thickness on the heel and ball of the foot
  • An inward-tipping heel.
  • Having trouble in finding shoes
  • Feeling pain
  • Bending of toes

The diagnosis of a cavus foot

  • X-rays
  • MRI
  • Nerve conveying study
  • Electromyography
Treatment of High Arch (Cavus) Foot – Charcot Marie Tooth in Dubai

Nonsurgical treatment of High Arch (Cavus) Foot:

  • Wearing orthotic shoes and Braces
  • Using night splints
  • Putting ice
  • Taking medications such as pain relievers

Surgery: If non-surgical treatments weren’t enough then surgery will be recommended.