Generality
The pes cavus is an anatomical malformation in which a person's feet have a higher medial arch than normal.
The presence of a pes cavus implies a modification of the support on the ground and a different distribution of the body weight on the feet.
From congenital or acquired origin, the cavus foot can be considered the opposite condition to the so-called flat feet.
When present, the most common symptoms are: foot pain, ankle pain, ankle instability, and the presence of hammer toes or hook toes.
For a correct diagnosis, a physical examination and anamnesis are very often sufficient.
Depending on the severity of the symptom picture, the treatment can be conservative or surgical.
