Treatment of ankle instability with an associated cavus deformity

This article reviews the role of cavus in foot and ankle injury and summarizes the current surgical and nonsurgical treatments. Recognition of foot position is crucial in the management of ankle instability associated with cavovarus. Correcting foot alignment with orthoses or surgery improves the me...

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Published inFoot and ankle clinics Vol. 18; no. 4; p. 643
Main Authors Bosman, Hilary A, Robinson, Andrew H N
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.12.2013
Subjects
Ankle Joint
Foot Deformities - complications
Foot Deformities - therapy
Humans
Joint Instability - complications
Joint Instability - therapy
Osteoarthritis - etiology
Osteoarthritis - surgery
Ankle
Heel
Orthosis
Surgery
Cavus
Varus
Ligaments
Foot
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Summary:This article reviews the role of cavus in foot and ankle injury and summarizes the current surgical and nonsurgical treatments. Recognition of foot position is crucial in the management of ankle instability associated with cavovarus. Correcting foot alignment with orthoses or surgery improves the mechanics of the ankle, reducing the risk of instability and potentially delaying the onset of posttraumatic ankle arthritis. Progressive steps in the correction alignment are described, with technical tips and strategies for dealing with chronic instability.
ISSN:1558-1934
DOI:10.1016/j.fcl.2013.08.005