THE PES CAVUS, SCOPING REVIEW

Abstract

Introduction: Pes cavus is a deformity characterized by cavus (elevation of the longitudinal plantar arch of the foot), plantar flexion of the first radius, forefoot pronation and valgus, rearfoot varus and forefoot adduction. Muscle strength imbalance is the most notable origin of such deformity.

Objective: to detail the current information related to pes cavus, concept, manifestations, etiology, epidemiology, presentation, anatomy, pathophysiology, diagnosis, complementary tests, treatment, complications and prognosis.

Methodology: a total of 25 articles were analyzed in this review, including review and original articles, as well as clinical cases, of which 16 bibliographies were used because the other articles were not relevant for this study. The sources of information were PubMed, Google Scholar and Cochrane; the terms used to search for information in Spanish, Portuguese and English were: pes cavus, cavo-varus, foot deformity, foot muscle strength imbalance.

Results: The pathology has a strong underlying association with neurological conditions. It usually occurs in adolescence or early adulthood, although it can occur in any age group. In diabetic patients there is a prevalence of 25%. Meary's line is a line between the talus and the first metatarsal, normally it has a value of 0, in pes cavus it increases, being mild from 5 to 10 degrees and severe above 20.