Pure Cavus Deformity characterised by
- dorsiflexion of Calcaneus
- plantarflexion of Forefoot
Weakness of Tendoachilles
Usually neuromuscular
- Polio (Most common worldwide)
- Spina bifida
- CP (can be due to overcorrection of T Ach)
- Spinocerebellar Degen (Friedreich's Ataxia)
Anterior displacement of peroneal tendons out of peroneal groove
Most common in young adults
Acute injury often missed
Congenital
3 % neonates
- resolves spontaneously
Traumatic
Occurs following sporting activities
Spondylolithesis caused by
- facet joint degeneration
- no pars or dysplastic pathology
- disc space usually preserved
Most common at L4/5 level
More common in elderly females
- F: M = 5:1
Diabetics