Corrective Osteotomies Used in Cavus Reconstruction

J George DeVries; Jeffrey E McAlister

doi:10.1016/j.cpm.2015.03.003

Corrective Osteotomies Used in Cavus Reconstruction

Clin Podiatr Med Surg. 2015 Jul;32(3):375-87. doi: 10.1016/j.cpm.2015.03.003.

Authors

J George DeVries¹, Jeffrey E McAlister²

Affiliations

¹ Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, BayCare Clinic, 501 North 10th Street, Manitowoc, WI 54220, USA; Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, BayCare Clinic, 2020 Riverside Drive, 2nd Floor, Green Bay, WI 54301, USA. Electronic address: jdevries@baycare.net.
² Orthopedic Surgery, CORE Institute, 1615 West Red Fox Road, Phoenix, AZ 85085, USA.

PMID: 26117573
DOI: 10.1016/j.cpm.2015.03.003

Abstract

The authors dedicate this article to describing the clinical work-up and etiology for a cavus foot deformity as well as the surgical decision making for correction. Understanding and proper utilization of osteotomies is paramount in the improvement of cavus foot deformities. Also, the authors share their own experiences with preferred techniques for optimal outcomes.

Keywords: Arthrodesis; Cavovarus; First metatarsal; Osteotomy; Pes cavus.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Foot Deformities / diagnosis
Foot Deformities / physiopathology
Foot Deformities / surgery*
Humans
Osteotomy / methods*