Diagnosis and treatment.
Cavus foot is a condition with an unusually high arch. It may concentrate load on the heel and forefoot, causing pressure, fatigue or pain.
In children, 66–70% of cases may be associated with a neurological cause. Not every child has a neurological disease, but the cause should be investigated before treatment is chosen.
Neurological conditions may affect strength, balance and foot control. Assessment therefore includes walking, movement, coordination and function of the entire limb.
Appropriate care requires careful examination and, when indicated, further tests to investigate the cause.
If your child has a very high arch, pain, pressure areas or difficulty walking, seek assessment to investigate the cause and discuss follow-up and treatment.
What it is
Cavus foot means a markedly elevated arch. Weight may concentrate on the heel and forefoot, causing pressure, fatigue or pain in some children.
Why we investigate the cause
In children, 66–70% of cases may be linked to a neurological origin. This does not mean every child has a neurological disease, but the context needs investigation before treatment is chosen.
How it is assessed
Assessment includes arch flexibility, walking, strength and limb coordination. These findings guide necessary tests and an appropriate follow-up or treatment plan.