Is Subtle Cavovarus a Problem for Athletes?

Cavovarus or high-arched foot is a common foot deformity that occurs due to the disruption of the foot-driven equilibrium between the first metatarsal, fifth metatarsal, and the heel. This imbalance leads to an increase in the foot ’s normal plantar concavity. Cavovarus deformity ranges from a mild and flexible malalignment to a fixed, complex, and severe deformation. Subtle cavovarus foot, the mild form of the cavus foot, was first described by Manoli and colleagues.

Source: Foot and Ankle Clinics - June 26, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Ashraf T. Hantouly, Ahmed Khalil Attia, Khalid Hasan, Pieter D ’Hooghe Source Type: research