synonyms: Pes Cavus ICD-9 754.71 Talipes cavus (cavus foot congenital) Pes Cavus Etiology / Epidemiology / Natural History Cavus deformity of the foot; longitudinal arch is elevated. Pes Cavus Anatomy Forefoot is fixed in plantar flexion
Pes planus (flat foot) is an umbrella term to describe feet with a visually lowered medial longitudinal arch often in association with rearfoot eversion [1,2]. Pes planus presents in two forms, described as rigid or flexible [3]. The World Health Organisation defines rigid pes planus as a ...