Foot drop is usually a sign of an underlying neurologic condition. Some people with cavus foot may also experience foot drop, a weakness of the muscles in the foot and ankle that results in dragging the foot when taking a step. Hammertoes (bent toes) or claw toes (toes clenched like a fist)Ĭalluses on the ball, side or heel of the footĪn unstable foot due to the heel tilting inward, which can lead to ankle sprains In addition, one or more of the following symptoms may be present: The arch of a cavus foot will appear high even when standing. On the other hand, cases of cavus foot that do not result from neurologic disorders usually do not change in appearance.

If the high arch is due to a neurologic disorder or other medical condition, it is likely to progressively worsen. An accurate diagnosis is important because the underlying cause of cavus foot largely determines its future course. In other cases of cavus foot, the high arch may represent an inherited structural abnormality. CausesĬavus foot is often caused by a neurologic disorder or other medical condition, such as cerebral palsy, Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, spina bifida, polio, muscular dystrophy or stroke. It can develop at any age and can occur in one or both feet. Cavus foot can lead to a variety of signs and symptoms, such as pain and instability. Because of this high arch, an excessive amount of weight is placed on the ball and heel of the foot when walking or standing. Cavus Foot (High-Arched Foot) What Is Cavus Foot?Ĭavus foot is a condition in which the foot has a very high arch.

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